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Principal Tech Ops Eng - AMZ9971270

Umatilla, Oregon, USA

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$165,700 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Employer: AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC.
  • Offered Position: Principal Tech Ops Eng
  • Job Location: Umatilla, Oregon
  • Job Number: AMZ9971270

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure that data center systems and control systems (hardware and software) are designed with high reliability and flexibility. Establish control sequence standards and best practices and drive operational excellence throughout the organization. Ensure the team is using the right control engineering and SCADA methodologies for the company’s scale while recognizing the unique requirements of the data center systems’ problem space. Fully decompose complex problems into simple solutions, leveraging existing solutions where possible. Contribute to intellectual property through patent submissions. Exert technical influence across multiple teams. Serve as a mentor and role model for junior engineers.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and eight years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept ten years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience. Must have eight years of experience in the following skill(s): 1) designing, programming, or commissioning controls systems for industrial applications; 2) experience with controls in data centers or other critical facilities; 3) programming control logic systems in one of the following systems: Siemens, Tridium, Distech, Struxureware, Alerton, or related; and 4) experience in common controls communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, or related). Domestic and/or international travel up to 25% to perform role responsibilities may be required.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $165,700/year to $260,000/year.

  • 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, visit:
  • https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000

Basic qualifications

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and eight years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept ten years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience. Must have eight years of experience in the following skill(s): 1) designing, programming, or commissioning controls systems for industrial applications; 2) experience with controls in data centers or other critical facilities; 3) programming control logic systems in one of the following systems: Siemens, Tridium, Distech, Struxureware, Alerton, or related; and 4) experience in common controls communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, or related). Domestic and/or international travel up to 25% to perform role responsibilities may be required.#0000

Preferred qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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.

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