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Controls Technician, Amazon Leo

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Controls Technician, Amazon Leo

full-timePosted: Aug 24, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Kirkland, Washington, United States

Job Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This role will be will work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to develop creative solutions to take this program for R&D, though design validation and into production. 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. 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. A day in the life The Controls Technician will work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to implement industrial automation and control equipment for the success of Amazon Leo 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. About the team The Amazon Leo Tooling Operations (ALTO) team provides on site expert technical support focused in the fields of Control Systems Builds, Welding, Machining, Metal Fabrication, Laser Tracking, Precision Assembly and DFM.

Locations

  • Kirkland, Washington, United States

Skills Required

  • readingintermediate
  • work tracking systemsintermediate
  • motor wiringintermediate
  • electrical control layout designintermediate
  • NECintermediate
  • industrial automation programming – ladderintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience (experience, 2 years)
  • 3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience, or Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent (experience, 3 years)
  • Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach (experience)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in reading, interpreting, and executing electrical schematics and drawings (IEC standards preferred) (experience)
  • 1 year of Familiarity with work tracking systems (JIRA, Salesforce, etc.) (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree or certificate in a related field (degree in certificate in a related field)
  • Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, using basic hand and power tools (experience, 5 years)
  • including PCs, PLCs, IP networking, sensors, fieldbus, PID controllers, etc. (experience)
  • Experience with motor wiring, commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting including Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Control (experience)
  • Experience in electrical control layout design and schematic (experience)
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A (experience)
  • Knowledge of industrial automation programming – ladder, structured text, HMI (experience)
  • Cross-organizational communication (experience)
  • USA, WA, Kirkland - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly (experience)

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.

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