AmazonControls Integration Engineer, One MHS | Systems Integration and Flow
Amazon is hiring a Controls Integration Engineer, One MHS | Systems Integration and Flow in Atlanta, United States. It pays $129k-$175k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- The posting mentions Linux, PLC and HMI among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
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Controls Integration Engineer responsible for on-site deployment, integration, and commissioning of automated material handling equipment and industrial control systems.
The engineer serves as a technical authority on-site, partnering closely with contractors, system integrators, vendors, and internal engineering teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, reliably, and in accordance with project standards and operational requirements.
Key job responsibilities
Deployment & Commissioning
• Execute on-site commissioning activities for sorters, conveyors, and automated work cells.
• Provision, configure, and validate Linux-based IPCs, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and field devices per project standards.
• Perform I/O checkouts, network validation, and phased system bring-up activities.
• Execute commissioning and test plans, including sequencing, dependencies, and acceptance criteria.
• Support dry runs, functional testing, and integrated system testing through startup and handover.
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
• Serve as the primary on-site technical resource for controls, networking, and system integration issues.
• Diagnose and resolve industrial networking problems (e.g., IP conflicts, VLAN issues, switch configuration, fieldbus communication faults).
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, device configuration, safety interlocks, and system-level faults across electrical, controls, and mechanical boundaries.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis and support implementation of permanent corrective actions.
• Document issues, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and future deployments.
On-Site Technical Leadership
• Provide day-to-day technical direction to technicians, electricians, and commissioning support personnel during system deployment.
• Coordinate closely with system integrators, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and unblock progress.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and commissioning best practices during installation and testing.
Integration & Handover
• Validate equipment functionality against design specifications, controls standards, and operational requirements.
• Support integration of equipment into Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and higher-level orchestration layers.
• Participate in turnover activities, ensuring systems are stable, documented, and ready for operational ownership.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning efficiency, reliability, and repeatability.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of commissioning tools, test procedures, and deployment standards.
• Provide feedback to design and integration teams to improve future system designs and deployment outcomes.
Basic qualifications
- Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% for on-site commissioning and deployment support.
- Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, or Modbus TCP.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts in an IEC 61131-3 environment (e.g., structured function blocks, reusable control architectures).
- Experience supporting large-scale commissioning projects such as automated warehouses, conveyor and sorter systems, or complex manufacturing environments.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Cincinnati - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 122,800.00 - 166,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
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