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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Hardware Development Engineer to serve as a technical authority for industrial controls network architecture and controls hardware within Amazon's global fulfillment center network. This role will define, standardize, and evolve the EtherCAT-based controls architecture used across material handling systems. You will focus on network topology, device selection, functional safety integration, scalability, and operational excellence. As part of OneMHS (One Material Handling Systems), you will help transform how Amazon designs, builds, and operates its material handling capabilities through standardized, high-performance controls hardware.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record in industrial network design, controls hardware integration, and device selection for complex material handling systems, including tote/parcel conveyance and sortation. You will work closely with Controls Software, WWDE, Operations Engineering, strategic suppliers, integration partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable controls architectures.
This role requires deep technical expertise to create architecture standards and approved component baselines that guide vendor designs and multi-year roadmaps. It also requires the tactical execution to review designs, resolve integration issues, and improve the clarity and quality of project deliverables.
Key job responsibilities
EtherCAT Network Architecture & Topology
- Define and maintain the OneMHS EtherCAT controls architecture, including topology, ring and cable-redundancy design, segmentation, and device-order rules
- Develop architecture diagrams, and network topology drawings, and establish network design limits such as device counts per segment, cycle-time and latency budgets, and safety-connection capacity
- Define addressing, naming, and identification standards for devices, ports, and cables
- Establish network diagnostics, fault isolation, and troubleshooting practices for operations and maintenance teams
Device Selection, Qualification & Component Standards
- Select, specify, and qualify controls hardware for the architecture, including industrial PCs, couplers, I/O, MDR controllers, VFDs, IO-Link masters and devices, safety devices, scanners, sensors, and controls power supplies
- Own the approved component list, including exact part numbers, firmware/hardware revisions, and device profiles
- Evaluate new and alternate components for technical fit, compliance (e.g., UL, Class 2/LVLE), cost, availability, and lifecycle risk
- Partner with suppliers on technical requirements, certification status, product roadmaps, and obsolescence management
- Develop substitution and change-approval criteria for vendors and integration partners
Functional Safety Integration
- Define the integration of safety devices and safety-over-fieldbus (e.g., FSoE) into the controls architecture
- Establish safety-controller allocation, safety-zone, and E-stop integration rules in coordination with Safety and Controls teams
- Support compliance with applicable functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 62061)
Hardware Development, Prototyping & Validation
- Build and maintain test benches and lab environments to validate devices, topologies, and failure modes
- Lead prototype testing, interoperability testing, and production-readiness validation of new hardware and architectures
- Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning of controls hardware
OneMHS Program Specifications
- Author and maintain controls architecture specifications, device integration requirements, and cabling standards
- Define vendor deliverables for controls hardware, including device schedules, topology drawings, and bills of material
- Review integrator and OEM designs for compliance with OneMHS architecture and component standards
- Drive continuous improvement of specification templates and documentation for scaled deployment
Standards & Code Compliance
- Ensure controls hardware designs comply with NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and applicable IEC standards
- Serve as subject matter expert on industrial networking, controls hardware, and low-voltage controls requirements
- Conduct design reviews and audits to identify compliance gaps and safety risks
- Stay current with EtherCAT Technology Group guidance, industry standards, and regulatory changes
Technical Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and designers
- Lead design reviews for controls architecture and hardware at site and program levels
- Collaborate with Controls Software, Operations, Facilities, Construction, WWDE, and Safety teams
- Build consensus across stakeholders, suppliers, and integration partners on architecture decisions
A day in the life
Collaborate with Controls Software, integration partners, and suppliers to define and refine the EtherCAT architecture for upcoming fulfillment center projects. Review vendor topology drawings and device schedules, evaluate a new device for inclusion in the approved component list, and work through an integration question with a supplier's engineering team. Validate a new topology or device in the lab before it reaches the field, and support a site team troubleshooting a commissioning issue.
Develop mechanisms that make controls hardware implementations repeatable across multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.
About the team
One MHS is the central material handling systems organization within Amazon's global fulfillment center network. Our engineering teams design and deliver state-of-the-art power, hardware, and controls systems that keep the world's supply chains moving. We are committed to excellence, safety, and the professional growth of every team member.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
- 4+ years of experience in industrial controls hardware design, industrial network architecture, or automation hardware development
- Experience designing and deploying industrial Ethernet or fieldbus networks (e.g., EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)
- Experience selecting, specifying, and integrating industrial field devices such as I/O, drives, sensors, and safety devices
- Experience creating or reviewing electrical and controls drawings, network diagrams, and device schedules
- Knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A as applied to control panels and field wiring
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- Hands-on EtherCAT experience, including topology design, cable redundancy, distributed clocks, configuration (ESI/ENI), and diagnostics
- Experience with safety-over-fieldbus (e.g., FSoE, CIP Safety, PROFIsafe) and functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508)
- Experience with IO-Link devices and masters
- Experience with conveyor and sortation equipment, including MDR, VFDs, and barcode scanning systems
- 3+ years of PLC, IPC, or SCADA integration experience
- Experience with low-voltage controls power distribution, including Class 2/LVLE requirements and UL listings
- Experience owning component standards, approved vendor lists, or bills of material for a program
- Experience with supplier qualification, lab validation, reliability testing, and obsolescence management
- Familiarity with OT network security standards (e.g., IEC 62443)
- Experience working with material handling OEMs and controls integration partners
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience using data and metrics to support decisions
- Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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, GA, Atlanta - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Cincinnati - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Hardware Development Engineer to serve as a technical authority for industrial controls network architecture and controls hardware within Amazon's global fulfillment center network. This role will define, standardize, and evolve the EtherCAT-based controls architecture used across material handling systems. You will focus on network topology, device selection, functional safety integration, scalability, and operational excellence. As part of OneMHS (One Material Handling Systems), you will help transform how Amazon designs, builds, and operates its material handling capabilities through standardized, high-performance controls hardware.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record in industrial network design, controls hardware integration, and device selection for complex material handling systems, including tote/parcel conveyance and sortation. You will work closely with Controls Software, WWDE, Operations Engineering, strategic suppliers, integration partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable controls architectures.
This role requires deep technical expertise to create architecture standards and approved component baselines that guide vendor designs and multi-year roadmaps. It also requires the tactical execution to review designs, resolve integration issues, and improve the clarity and quality of project deliverables.
Key job responsibilities
EtherCAT Network Architecture & Topology
- Define and maintain the OneMHS EtherCAT controls architecture, including topology, ring and cable-redundancy design, segmentation, and device-order rules
- Develop architecture diagrams, and network topology drawings, and establish network design limits such as device counts per segment, cycle-time and latency budgets, and safety-connection capacity
- Define addressing, naming, and identification standards for devices, ports, and cables
- Establish network diagnostics, fault isolation, and troubleshooting practices for operations and maintenance teams
Device Selection, Qualification & Component Standards
- Select, specify, and qualify controls hardware for the architecture, including industrial PCs, couplers, I/O, MDR controllers, VFDs, IO-Link masters and devices, safety devices, scanners, sensors, and controls power supplies
- Own the approved component list, including exact part numbers, firmware/hardware revisions, and device profiles
- Evaluate new and alternate components for technical fit, compliance (e.g., UL, Class 2/LVLE), cost, availability, and lifecycle risk
- Partner with suppliers on technical requirements, certification status, product roadmaps, and obsolescence management
- Develop substitution and change-approval criteria for vendors and integration partners
Functional Safety Integration
- Define the integration of safety devices and safety-over-fieldbus (e.g., FSoE) into the controls architecture
- Establish safety-controller allocation, safety-zone, and E-stop integration rules in coordination with Safety and Controls teams
- Support compliance with applicable functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 62061)
Hardware Development, Prototyping & Validation
- Build and maintain test benches and lab environments to validate devices, topologies, and failure modes
- Lead prototype testing, interoperability testing, and production-readiness validation of new hardware and architectures
- Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning of controls hardware
OneMHS Program Specifications
- Author and maintain controls architecture specifications, device integration requirements, and cabling standards
- Define vendor deliverables for controls hardware, including device schedules, topology drawings, and bills of material
- Review integrator and OEM designs for compliance with OneMHS architecture and component standards
- Drive continuous improvement of specification templates and documentation for scaled deployment
Standards & Code Compliance
- Ensure controls hardware designs comply with NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and applicable IEC standards
- Serve as subject matter expert on industrial networking, controls hardware, and low-voltage controls requirements
- Conduct design reviews and audits to identify compliance gaps and safety risks
- Stay current with EtherCAT Technology Group guidance, industry standards, and regulatory changes
Technical Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and designers
- Lead design reviews for controls architecture and hardware at site and program levels
- Collaborate with Controls Software, Operations, Facilities, Construction, WWDE, and Safety teams
- Build consensus across stakeholders, suppliers, and integration partners on architecture decisions
A day in the life
Collaborate with Controls Software, integration partners, and suppliers to define and refine the EtherCAT architecture for upcoming fulfillment center projects. Review vendor topology drawings and device schedules, evaluate a new device for inclusion in the approved component list, and work through an integration question with a supplier's engineering team. Validate a new topology or device in the lab before it reaches the field, and support a site team troubleshooting a commissioning issue.
Develop mechanisms that make controls hardware implementations repeatable across multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.
About the team
One MHS is the central material handling systems organization within Amazon's global fulfillment center network. Our engineering teams design and deliver state-of-the-art power, hardware, and controls systems that keep the world's supply chains moving. We are committed to excellence, safety, and the professional growth of every team member.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
- 4+ years of experience in industrial controls hardware design, industrial network architecture, or automation hardware development
- Experience designing and deploying industrial Ethernet or fieldbus networks (e.g., EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)
- Experience selecting, specifying, and integrating industrial field devices such as I/O, drives, sensors, and safety devices
- Experience creating or reviewing electrical and controls drawings, network diagrams, and device schedules
- Knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A as applied to control panels and field wiring
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- Hands-on EtherCAT experience, including topology design, cable redundancy, distributed clocks, configuration (ESI/ENI), and diagnostics
- Experience with safety-over-fieldbus (e.g., FSoE, CIP Safety, PROFIsafe) and functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508)
- Experience with IO-Link devices and masters
- Experience with conveyor and sortation equipment, including MDR, VFDs, and barcode scanning systems
- 3+ years of PLC, IPC, or SCADA integration experience
- Experience with low-voltage controls power distribution, including Class 2/LVLE requirements and UL listings
- Experience owning component standards, approved vendor lists, or bills of material for a program
- Experience with supplier qualification, lab validation, reliability testing, and obsolescence management
- Familiarity with OT network security standards (e.g., IEC 62443)
- Experience working with material handling OEMs and controls integration partners
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience using data and metrics to support decisions
- Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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, GA, Atlanta - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Cincinnati - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Map your degree to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive hardware engineering experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers, since PERM documentation must align with whichever pathway your employer files under.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your role and region before accepting an offer, so you're not underpaid in a way that blocks certification.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified listings
Target companies with demonstrated green card filing history for hardware roles. Migrate Mate lists employers who have sponsored green cards for Hardware Development Engineers, so you can focus your search on organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Verify your role matches O*NET hardware duties
PERM requires the job duties to reflect a bona fide position, not a role created for you. Cross-check your job description against the O*NET profile for your occupation code to confirm that stated duties and minimum requirements are consistent with what DOL expects for the role.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
Your priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140 petition or, in some cases, when the PERM application is filed. For nationals of high-demand countries, priority-date backlogs can be significant, so initiating the process sooner reduces how long you wait to file for adjustment of status.
Understand AC21 portability before switching employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the green card process, provided the new hardware engineering role is the same or similar occupation. Confirm this in writing with your immigration attorney before accepting a new offer.
Green Card Hardware Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for Hardware Development Engineers differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not temporary status. The process requires PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers were available. The employer then files an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa sponsorship involves an LCA and a time-limited status with no path to permanence built in.
Which EB category applies to most Hardware Development Engineer positions?
Most Hardware Development Engineer roles qualify under EB-2 if the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive engineering experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree with less than five years of specialized experience. The employer's job requirements, not your credentials alone, determine which category applies during PERM.
How long does the PERM process typically take for engineering roles?
PERM processing times vary based on DOL workload and whether your application is selected for audit. Audited applications take longer than standard processing. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date becomes current, which depends on your country of birth and annual per-country limits.
Where can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for hardware engineering roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for hardware and engineering positions, so you can target companies already experienced with PERM and I-140 filings rather than cold-approaching organizations that may never have sponsored the category. Focusing your search this way reduces time spent on employers unlikely to initiate the process.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in the process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 if your original I-140 was already approved, but confirm both conditions with an immigration attorney before making any move.