r/BuildingAutomation • u/AromaticPrint4004 • Jul 23 '26

Amazon hiring data center control roles

Hi everyone,

I’m currently recruiting for Controls Technicians (at least 1 year industry experience)and Controls Engineers (at least 5 years industry experience ) supporting AWS Data Center Operations. We’re looking for professionals who enjoy troubleshooting industrial control systems, automation, and mission-critical infrastructure.

Salary info-

Controls Technician - total compensation around 110K

Controls Engineer - total compensation around 175K

Locations (may have additional available, pls send me your preferred locations so I can have a look for you)

• Ohio

• Virginia

• Oregon

Ideal Background

• PLC programming/troubleshooting 

• Industrial automation & controls

• SCADA / HMI systems

• Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) or Hvac/cooling system controls

• Electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) - you don’t need to be an expert in it but the team would expect some proficiency

• \*\*\*Root cause analysis and project management experience is required for Controls Engineer role

You don’t have to currently work in a data center- diverse background is welcome e.g hospital, manufacturing facility, power plant, water treatment facility etc.

If you’re interested—or know someone who might be—feel free to comment below or send me a DM with:

• Current job title

• Years of controls/automation experience

• Current location, preferred location or Whether you’re open to relocating to Ohio, Virginia, or Oregon

Happy to answer questions about the role, required skills, or what it’s like working on automation systems supporting AWS data centers. Looking forward to connecting!

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u/ifidonteatigethungry Jul 23 '26

How do I dislike this post past 0?

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u/ApexConsulting Jul 23 '26

I have heard from a number of sources that Amazon will hire you salary (no overtime) and work you into the ground. Would you like to comment on that?

I am sure this will come up as the Redditors wake up, and it seems good to get this one addressed.

Perhaps it was true and is now different, or something might have changed recently.

Thanks for posting the jobs. Hopefully it helps someone out.

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u/Embarrassed_Bar4978 Jul 23 '26

The Tech role is hourly, well at least it was as of a year ago with opportunity for overtime. But a tech generally was not going to work a ton of overtime. It looks like the total comp is lower compared to a few years ago The Engineer role is a salary position at a tech company. So yes, many people end up falling into a trap of working more hours than they should. Neither job is horrible, a person just needs to understand that working at AWS becomes a big part of your life.

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u/ApexConsulting Jul 26 '26

person just needs to understand that working at AWS becomes a big part of your life.

It sounds like you are saying OT is a bit of a thing.

Thanks for responding

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u/Deep_Mechanic_ Jul 23 '26

What's the difference between a tech and an engineer

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u/Brilliant_Owl_2035 3d ago

Hello I recently received an inclined vote in the Virginia region about a month or so ago is there anyway you can help me get in faster?!

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u/JoAushVolasec Jul 23 '26

Anything remote? Lol

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u/Embarrassed_Bar4978 Jul 23 '26

Negative ghost rider these roles are supporting the data centers and are onsite or in the office.