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Application deadline: Jun 14, 2026
Amazon is seeking a Controls System Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Engineering team, part of Amazon’s Last Mile organization. The Last Mile team helps get customer packages from delivery stations to a customer’s doorstep.
We are looking for an individual who has experience creating scalable solutions to complex engineering problems. In this role, this individual will challenge current processes, equipment, procedures, and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations, in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives with a focus on AB PLC/HMI, ignition, and vision systems continuous improvement. This Controls System Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operational sustainability. This position will be responsible for designing, managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.
Responsibilities
- Dive deep and work to help solve critical design issues involving algorithm, develop hardware/firmware interfaces, IoT interfaces, etc.
- Participate in design reviews for complex control systems, simulations, algorithms and software development owned by your team, partner teams and vendors.
- Influence within your team and partner teams to help drive and develop the technical implementation for overall system designs.
- Identify and implement process improvements which improve your team’s agility. This may include improvements to design, automation, development, test or operations.
- Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
- Review new, advanced technology being introduced for MHE systems with a focus on machine software including electrical and controls interfacing requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests.
- Understand control systems for material handling, including Allen Bradley PLCs, IPCs, barcode scanners and industrial networks such as Ethernet, safety over ethernet IP.
- Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting local teams to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.
- Ability to travel up to 80%.
Key job responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network issues across delivery station material handling equipment (MHE), driving root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize asset downtime.
- Program and maintain Allen Bradley PLC/HMI applications, supporting continuous improvement of control system logic, alarm management, and visualization interfaces.
- Execute controls integration for new equipment installations and retrofits, including PLC/SCADA commissioning, I/O checkout, sensor calibration, and network validation.
- Develop and maintain electrical and controls documentation including wiring diagrams, P&IDs, network architecture drawings, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with field engineering, operations, and vendor teams to deliver scalable automation solutions that improve delivery station throughput and reliability.
- Support design reviews for control systems, simulations, and software development, providing technical input on electrical/controls interfacing requirements.
- Create and maintain automated alarms, reports, and KPI dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making for site and regional leadership.
- Identify and implement process improvements across design, automation, testing, and operations that increase team agility and system performance.
- Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 13849, IEC 61508) and Amazon electrical/controls specifications.
- Travel up to 80% to delivery station sites across North America to support installations, commissioning, and critical issue resolution.
A day in the life
As a Controls System Engineer on the AMZL NA World Wide Engineering and Innovation team, your day starts with a review of overnight alarm logs and KPI dashboards to prioritize site support needs. You may spend the morning on a call with a delivery station team troubleshooting a PLC fault on a sortation system, walking them through diagnostic steps or remotely accessing the controller to identify root cause.
By midday, you're collaborating with a cross-functional project team — mechanical engineers, operations managers, and equipment vendors — in a design review for a new conveyor controls upgrade, providing input on I/O requirements, safety interlocks, and network architecture.
In the afternoon, you're on-site at a delivery station commissioning a newly installed vision system: validating PLC logic, tuning sensor parameters, and running integration tests with the site operations team. Before wrapping up, you document lessons learned, update the controls standard, and flag a process improvement idea for your team's next sprint.
Your internal stakeholders include field engineering, site operations, and partner automation teams. The problems you solve directly impact package throughput, station uptime, and ultimately the customer delivery experience.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The World Wide Engineering and Innovation (WWEI) team within Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying next-generation controls and automation solutions across North America's delivery station network. We sit at the intersection of field engineering and innovation — partnering closely with operations, central engineering, and upstream engineering innovation teams to drive measurable improvements in station throughput, uptime, and safety.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of PLC programming experience
- 3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Travel up to 80% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management
- Experience using relational databases (SQL experience)
- Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
- Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
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, AZ, Tempe - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, CO, Denver - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, NC, Charlotte - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 102,600.00 - 133,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Irving - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: Jun 14, 2026
Amazon is seeking a Controls System Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Engineering team, part of Amazon’s Last Mile organization. The Last Mile team helps get customer packages from delivery stations to a customer’s doorstep.
We are looking for an individual who has experience creating scalable solutions to complex engineering problems. In this role, this individual will challenge current processes, equipment, procedures, and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations, in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives with a focus on AB PLC/HMI, ignition, and vision systems continuous improvement. This Controls System Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operational sustainability. This position will be responsible for designing, managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.
Responsibilities
- Dive deep and work to help solve critical design issues involving algorithm, develop hardware/firmware interfaces, IoT interfaces, etc.
- Participate in design reviews for complex control systems, simulations, algorithms and software development owned by your team, partner teams and vendors.
- Influence within your team and partner teams to help drive and develop the technical implementation for overall system designs.
- Identify and implement process improvements which improve your team’s agility. This may include improvements to design, automation, development, test or operations.
- Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
- Review new, advanced technology being introduced for MHE systems with a focus on machine software including electrical and controls interfacing requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests.
- Understand control systems for material handling, including Allen Bradley PLCs, IPCs, barcode scanners and industrial networks such as Ethernet, safety over ethernet IP.
- Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting local teams to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.
- Ability to travel up to 80%.
Key job responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network issues across delivery station material handling equipment (MHE), driving root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize asset downtime.
- Program and maintain Allen Bradley PLC/HMI applications, supporting continuous improvement of control system logic, alarm management, and visualization interfaces.
- Execute controls integration for new equipment installations and retrofits, including PLC/SCADA commissioning, I/O checkout, sensor calibration, and network validation.
- Develop and maintain electrical and controls documentation including wiring diagrams, P&IDs, network architecture drawings, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with field engineering, operations, and vendor teams to deliver scalable automation solutions that improve delivery station throughput and reliability.
- Support design reviews for control systems, simulations, and software development, providing technical input on electrical/controls interfacing requirements.
- Create and maintain automated alarms, reports, and KPI dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making for site and regional leadership.
- Identify and implement process improvements across design, automation, testing, and operations that increase team agility and system performance.
- Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 13849, IEC 61508) and Amazon electrical/controls specifications.
- Travel up to 80% to delivery station sites across North America to support installations, commissioning, and critical issue resolution.
A day in the life
As a Controls System Engineer on the AMZL NA World Wide Engineering and Innovation team, your day starts with a review of overnight alarm logs and KPI dashboards to prioritize site support needs. You may spend the morning on a call with a delivery station team troubleshooting a PLC fault on a sortation system, walking them through diagnostic steps or remotely accessing the controller to identify root cause.
By midday, you're collaborating with a cross-functional project team — mechanical engineers, operations managers, and equipment vendors — in a design review for a new conveyor controls upgrade, providing input on I/O requirements, safety interlocks, and network architecture.
In the afternoon, you're on-site at a delivery station commissioning a newly installed vision system: validating PLC logic, tuning sensor parameters, and running integration tests with the site operations team. Before wrapping up, you document lessons learned, update the controls standard, and flag a process improvement idea for your team's next sprint.
Your internal stakeholders include field engineering, site operations, and partner automation teams. The problems you solve directly impact package throughput, station uptime, and ultimately the customer delivery experience.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The World Wide Engineering and Innovation (WWEI) team within Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying next-generation controls and automation solutions across North America's delivery station network. We sit at the intersection of field engineering and innovation — partnering closely with operations, central engineering, and upstream engineering innovation teams to drive measurable improvements in station throughput, uptime, and safety.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of PLC programming experience
- 3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Travel up to 80% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management
- Experience using relational databases (SQL experience)
- Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
- Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
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, AZ, Tempe - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, CO, Denver - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, NC, Charlotte - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 102,600.00 - 133,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Irving - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Control Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to USMCA Engineer requirements
Your degree title matters at the border or consulate. A credential in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering maps cleanly to the TN visa Engineer category. A computer science degree with no engineering coursework documented can trigger questions.
Target employers with active automation hiring pipelines
Focus on manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors running large-scale SCADA or PLC deployments. These employers file TN letters regularly and understand the process, reducing back-and-forth over what sponsorship actually requires from them.
Get your offer letter to reference specialty occupation clearly
The TN support letter must state your specific duties, the engineering degree required for the role, and your intended length of stay. Vague letters citing only your job title are a common reason CBP officers ask additional questions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by employer visa experience
Migrate Mate surfaces Control Systems Engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, demonstrating experience with work visa sponsorship generally. This helps you focus on companies more likely familiar with the sponsorship process and prepared to write the required support letter for TN applicants. For Canadian applicants, you can present this letter directly at the U.S. port of entry; Mexican applicants will submit it as part of their consulate application.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with your full documentation packet
Canadian citizens can enter at any U.S. land port or preclearance airport. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and any professional engineering licensure. CBP officers make the final TN determination on the spot, so gaps in your packet create delays.
Understand the Mexican consular timeline before negotiating your start date
Mexican citizens must schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment at a U.S. consulate, which adds weeks to the process. Build that window into your start-date negotiation with the employer so the offer doesn't lapse while your application is pending.
Control Systems Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Control Systems Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your position involves engineering-level work in areas like automation design, PLC programming, SCADA architecture, or process control systems, and you hold a qualifying engineering degree. The TN Engineer category under USMCA covers this work. Roles reclassified as pure IT support or technician-level work typically do not qualify, so the offer letter framing matters significantly.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Control Systems Engineers?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait. A Canadian engineer can enter on TN the same day at the border if documents are in order. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication. For Control Systems Engineers with a qualifying Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is faster and more predictable than the H-1B visa process in nearly every practical scenario.
What does my employer actually need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a support letter on company letterhead describing your specific job duties, confirming the role requires an engineering degree, stating your intended start date and duration, and identifying you by name and credential. They do not file anything with USCIS for a Canadian TN, so the burden is administrative rather than regulatory. The letter's precision directly affects how smoothly your entry goes.
Where can I find Control Systems Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with visa sponsorship. You can search for Control Systems Engineer positions and filter by employers with recent visa filings, which surfaces companies already experienced with work visa sponsorship rather than organizations approaching it for the first time. This helps you identify roles at employers who understand the visa process and may be prepared to support your TN application.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Control Systems Engineer?
Yes, but you cannot begin work for the new employer until you have valid TN status for that role. Canadians typically handle this at the border with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexicans must obtain a new TN visa stamp at a consulate before starting. There is no portability provision under TN the way there is under H-1B's AC21 rule, so timing the transition carefully is essential.