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Controls Technician roles at manufacturers, utilities, and automation firms qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and candidates with an associate degree plus hands-on PLC or SCADA experience may also qualify under EB-2. Employers file the I-140 petition after PERM approval, putting you on a direct path to permanent residency.
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As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.
Key job responsibilities
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Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
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Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center. Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
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Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
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Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers.
-
Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
-
Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers. Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholders management.
-
Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers.
-
Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary feedback to the design team.
-
Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
-
Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations.
-
Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
-
Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.
A day in the life
As a Data Center Controls Engineer, your primary customers are Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO), who depend on you to deliver reliable, well integrated Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). The problems you solve are technical: modifying controls logic to address operational issues, developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for firmware upgrades, or investigating complex alarm discrepancies across monitoring systems. For new builds, you own the controls scope from vendor submittal review through commissioning and turnover. You manage vendor relationships, budgets, and schedules for both service contracts and capital projects. Your internal stakeholders include your Controls Manager, Controls Technicians you provide technical direction to, and partner teams (Construction, Critical Projects Implementation, Commissioning, DCEO).
About the team
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 them to completion.
Why AWS
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.
Diverse Experiences
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.
Work/Life Balance
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
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
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of relevant controls experience, OR 8 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
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3 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
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2 years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
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Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
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Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks.
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Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS).
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Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
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Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
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Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
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Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
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Prior AWS/Amazon experience
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4+ Yr. Military Service
LOCATION
USA, OR, Boardman - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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.
DESCRIPTION
As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.
Key job responsibilities
-
Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
-
Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center. Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
-
Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
-
Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers.
-
Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
-
Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers. Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholders management.
-
Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers.
-
Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary feedback to the design team.
-
Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
-
Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations.
-
Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
-
Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.
A day in the life
As a Data Center Controls Engineer, your primary customers are Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO), who depend on you to deliver reliable, well integrated Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). The problems you solve are technical: modifying controls logic to address operational issues, developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for firmware upgrades, or investigating complex alarm discrepancies across monitoring systems. For new builds, you own the controls scope from vendor submittal review through commissioning and turnover. You manage vendor relationships, budgets, and schedules for both service contracts and capital projects. Your internal stakeholders include your Controls Manager, Controls Technicians you provide technical direction to, and partner teams (Construction, Critical Projects Implementation, Commissioning, DCEO).
About the team
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 them to completion.
Why AWS
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.
Diverse Experiences
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.
Work/Life Balance
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
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
-
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
-
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of relevant controls experience, OR 8 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
-
3 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
-
2 years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
-
Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
-
Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks.
-
Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS).
-
Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
-
Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
-
Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
-
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
-
Prior AWS/Amazon experience
-
4+ Yr. Military Service
LOCATION
USA, OR, Boardman - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Controls Technician
Document your PLC and SCADA credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum qualification for the role. List every certified platform you've worked on, from Allen-Bradley to Siemens, so the job description written for your PERM matches your actual background without overstating requirements.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already handles work-authorization compliance routinely. Automation-heavy plants, food processing facilities, and energy companies with existing foreign national employees are your strongest leads for EB-3 sponsorship.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Controls Technician openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, saving you from applying to companies that have no green card sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the employer's county before negotiating. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the certified level or DOL will reject the PERM application outright.
Understand the EB-3 versus EB-2 filing path for your background
EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of training, which fits most Controls Technicians. If you hold a bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering or a related field, ask your employer whether an EB-2 filing makes sense given your priority date.
Plan your timeline around PERM's advertising requirements
PERM requires the employer to run mandatory recruitment steps before filing, which typically takes three to six months before the petition even reaches DOL. Factor this into your current visa status timeline so you don't end up out of status while the process runs.
Green Card Controls Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Controls Technician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Controls Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of specialized training with PLCs, HMIs, or industrial control systems. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field may qualify under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or the equivalent. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the correct category based on the specific job duties and your credentials.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum initial stay of six years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no lottery. The employer files a labor certification with DOL demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For EB-3 applicants from most countries outside India and China, visa numbers are typically current, meaning you won't face multi-year backlogs.
How can I find Controls Technician employers who sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Controls Technician openings filtered by employers with a documented history of PERM filings and I-140 approvals. Most general job boards don't surface this sponsorship data, so you'd otherwise need to research each employer's immigration history manually through DOL disclosure files. Targeting companies with an existing PERM process cuts months off your search.
What does my employer need to prove during PERM for a Controls Technician role?
Your employer must demonstrate to DOL that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the position after a mandatory recruitment campaign. The job description filed with PERM must match the actual duties of the role and cannot require experience or skills beyond what is normally needed for the position. If the recruitment process turns up a qualified U.S. applicant, PERM will be denied regardless of your qualifications.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and you have filed an I-485 adjustment of status application, federal portability rules allow you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For Controls Technicians, this generally means staying within industrial automation, manufacturing maintenance, or process control roles. USCIS reviews the new position against your approved I-140 to confirm portability applies.