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Controls Technician roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or a related technical field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian professionals targeting U.S. industrial automation and process control positions.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own.
The Data Center Global Services team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls organization as a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of the Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for!
The ideal candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. Controls Technicians shall be responsible for participating in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and startup of equipment and controls system associated with the BMS and EPMS system deployment in the data centers. They will verify, configure, and troubleshoot field devices including Air Handler Unit (AHU) controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Temperature and Pressure Sensors, and Third Party Network or Serial Devices, controllers and network equipment.
Key job responsibilities
- Primarily working in field at Data Center sites and supporting multiple sites under Deployment and/or Service.
- Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
- Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.
- Perform network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
- Configuration and calibration of sensors.
- Able to read and understand Electrical schematics, control panel drawings. Basic understanding of close loop controls, field sensors scaling, AND/OR functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
- Supervise low voltage electrical contractors who perform wiring and installation of field devices.
- Commissioning and systems level testing support.
- Provide red-lined drawings and recommendations based on field work and verify accuracy of as-built drawings.
- Assist in performing root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
- Ensure all personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.
- Work on-call and a rotating schedule when required and responds to after-hours emergencies.
- Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.
Physical Requirements
- Walk jobsites in uneven terrain and work at heights and from ladders.
- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or craw.
- On occasions, lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
- Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.
A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Technical (Military/ Trade School) School diploma or Associate degree with one year experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical or mechanical operations experience.
- Minimum one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems.
- Minimum one year of experience with mission critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
- Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.
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.
LOCATION
USA, OR, Hermiston - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own.
The Data Center Global Services team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls organization as a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of the Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for!
The ideal candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. Controls Technicians shall be responsible for participating in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and startup of equipment and controls system associated with the BMS and EPMS system deployment in the data centers. They will verify, configure, and troubleshoot field devices including Air Handler Unit (AHU) controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Temperature and Pressure Sensors, and Third Party Network or Serial Devices, controllers and network equipment.
Key job responsibilities
- Primarily working in field at Data Center sites and supporting multiple sites under Deployment and/or Service.
- Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
- Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.
- Perform network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
- Configuration and calibration of sensors.
- Able to read and understand Electrical schematics, control panel drawings. Basic understanding of close loop controls, field sensors scaling, AND/OR functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
- Supervise low voltage electrical contractors who perform wiring and installation of field devices.
- Commissioning and systems level testing support.
- Provide red-lined drawings and recommendations based on field work and verify accuracy of as-built drawings.
- Assist in performing root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
- Ensure all personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.
- Work on-call and a rotating schedule when required and responds to after-hours emergencies.
- Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.
Physical Requirements
- Walk jobsites in uneven terrain and work at heights and from ladders.
- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or craw.
- On occasions, lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
- Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.
A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Technical (Military/ Trade School) School diploma or Associate degree with one year experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical or mechanical operations experience.
- Minimum one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems.
- Minimum one year of experience with mission critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
- Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.
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.
LOCATION
USA, OR, Hermiston - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian engineering or instrumentation degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applying so employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delay.
Target industries with established LCA filing history
Oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and utilities regularly file Labor Condition Applications for Controls Technician roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by job title to identify which employers have certified LCAs for this position in recent years.
Find Controls Technician roles with E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Controls Technician positions at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with Australian visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Not every Controls Technician posting qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm with the employer that the role requires a specific technical degree, not just any bachelor's degree, since a broadly defined requirement can create problems at the consulate interview.
Prepare your LCA before booking your consulate appointment
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but starting this step early prevents gaps between your offer acceptance date and your intended start date.
Account for controls-specific certifications in your visa packet
Certifications such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens TIA Portal, or ISA credentials strengthen your specialty occupation case and reassure consular officers that your role requires specialized technical expertise. Include these alongside your degree documentation in your consulate application.
E-3 Visa Controls Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Controls Technician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, as it filters for employers with E-3 and LCA filing history specifically for roles like Controls Technician. Cold-applying to general postings wastes time because many U.S. employers are unfamiliar with the E-3 entirely. Starting with employers who have already sponsored Australian professionals significantly shortens the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Controls Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the position. The role must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, or mechatronics, not just any degree. Roles that accept candidates from any discipline or that treat a degree as preferred rather than required are harder to support at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Controls Technician positions?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual lottery and no cap that creates multi-year waits. H-1B visa selection is random in an oversubscribed lottery, meaning qualified Controls Technicians can go years without a slot. The E-3 can be filed and approved in weeks, with unlimited two-year renewals, making it far more predictable for both you and your employer.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3 as a Controls Technician?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you will need to obtain a new E-3 visa, which typically requires returning to an Australian consulate. There is no E-3 portability equivalent to H-1B transfer rules, so plan the timing carefully and confirm your new employer is prepared to complete the LCA filing before you resign.