DESCRIPTION

The Global Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is looking for a Controls & Building Systems Engineer to lead the qualification and commissioning of critical building systems across Amazon's fulfillment network.

Amazon’s mission is to be the earth’s most customer-centric company with a unique culture built on pioneering into unknown and new frontiers.

This role owns the end-to-end technical qualification of base building infrastructure — Fire Life Safety (FLS), Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, electrical systems (medium and high voltage), HVAC, and automation controls. You will drive equipment acceptance criteria, validate sensor and control logic, and ensure compliance with local and international fire codes and electrical standards during construction and launch phases.

Key job responsibilities

Lead commissioning and qualification of BMS, SCADA, fire life safety, HVAC, and electrical systems during new building launches and retrofits
Validate control logic, sensor calibration, and automation sequences for building systems
Develop and execute checklists for equipment acceptance criteria aligned with Amazon specifications and local regulations (NOM, NFPA)
Perform lifecycle cost calculations based on equipment quotes, repair hours, and quality deviations
Drive root cause analysis on installation and commissioning defects; generate corrective action plans
Manage 3P vendor qualification for fire suppression, BMS integration, electrical switchgear, and HVAC controls
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Design & Construction, Procurement, Launch, and Subject Matter Experts
Travel up to 40% to witness commissioning, vendor qualification, and site inspections
Develop dashboards and KPIs for checklist compliance, commissioning milestones, and cost of poor quality

About the team
The Global Central RME team ensures Amazon's buildings are reliable, safe, and maintainable from day one. We own the technical standards for building systems and drive continuous improvement across launches globally. Our team operates in a fast-paced, international environment where engineering rigor meets operational excellence.
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in commissioning
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• Hands-on experience with BMS (Building Management Systems), SCADA, or industrial automation platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
• Master's degree

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