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Amazon · 2 days ago

Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer - Ground Support Equipment - Launch Operations, Amazon Leo

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $214K/yr

10+ years exp

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, aiming to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers globally. The Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer will be the technical expert in the design, analysis, and operation of aerospace and launch site ground support equipment, collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance of control systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement, and support control systems for various industrial automation processes, including PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, and system integration to support launch operation equipment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and operations personnel, to design and integrate control systems for industrial automation systems

Interpret intricate electrical schematics to effectively understand and identify issues within the control system

Participate in comprehensive safety risk assessments and ensure strict compliance with SIL safety standards and regulations for control systems

Participate in Preliminary Acceptance Test, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test for controls equipment buy-off

Take ownership of control system hardware arrival, install and setup on site in FL

Provide expert technical support, training, and guidance to operations and maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance and uptime of control systems

Possess exceptional troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve control system issues, minimizing downtime and production disruptions

Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including control system requirements and specifications, bill of materials, programming code, and user manuals

Drive continuous improvement and optimization of control systems to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall system performance

Conduct regular system inspections, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance of controls equipment

Stay at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of control systems and functional safety

Familiarity with virtualization and cloud-based control systems

Shift schedule will vary, depending on production/launch schedules

Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand

Qualification

Control systemsPLC programmingHMI developmentElectrical schematicsFunctional specificationsProject managementTroubleshooting skillsContinuous improvementSafety complianceCloud-based systemsCollaborationDocumentation

Required

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

10+ years of experience working hands on with control system hardware

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum