Controls Technician, Project Kuiper
Apply NowCompany: Amazon
Location: Kirkland, WA 98034
Description:
Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are hiring a Controls Technician who will work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to implement industrial automation and control equipment for the success of Project Kuiper.
This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you'll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Ownership and an ability to thrive when faced with ambiguity is essential.
You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product's performance, quality and cost.
Key job responsibilities
- Control panel assembly and wiring
- Machine field wiring
- Panel bring-up and trouble-shooting
- Machine commissioning and trouble-shooting
- PLC program trouble-shooting
- Maintain Automation & Controls Workshop
- Support mechanical activities as required.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the team
KTO (Kuiper Tooling Ops) provides on site expert technical support focused in the fields of Control Systems Builds, Welding, Machining, Metal Fabrication, Laser Tracking, Precision Assembly and DFM.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial controls equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years experience with reading, interpreting, and executing electrical schematics and drawings
- 1+ years experience with general electrical safety practices such as lock-out / tag-out, PPE, etc. for system up to 480 VAC
- Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or certificate in a related field
- Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, using basic hand and power tools
- including PCs, PLCs, IP networking, sensors, fieldbus, PID controllers, etc.
- Experience with motor wiring, commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting including Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Control
- Experience in electrical control layout design and schematic
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A
- Knowledge of industrial automation programming - ladder, structured text, HMI
- Cross-organizational communication - comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively, in both verbal and written forms.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $73,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $165,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
We are hiring a Controls Technician who will work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to implement industrial automation and control equipment for the success of Project Kuiper.
This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you'll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Ownership and an ability to thrive when faced with ambiguity is essential.
You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product's performance, quality and cost.
Key job responsibilities
- Control panel assembly and wiring
- Machine field wiring
- Panel bring-up and trouble-shooting
- Machine commissioning and trouble-shooting
- PLC program trouble-shooting
- Maintain Automation & Controls Workshop
- Support mechanical activities as required.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the team
KTO (Kuiper Tooling Ops) provides on site expert technical support focused in the fields of Control Systems Builds, Welding, Machining, Metal Fabrication, Laser Tracking, Precision Assembly and DFM.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial controls equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years experience with reading, interpreting, and executing electrical schematics and drawings
- 1+ years experience with general electrical safety practices such as lock-out / tag-out, PPE, etc. for system up to 480 VAC
- Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or certificate in a related field
- Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, using basic hand and power tools
- including PCs, PLCs, IP networking, sensors, fieldbus, PID controllers, etc.
- Experience with motor wiring, commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting including Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Control
- Experience in electrical control layout design and schematic
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A
- Knowledge of industrial automation programming - ladder, structured text, HMI
- Cross-organizational communication - comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively, in both verbal and written forms.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $73,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $165,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.