Controls Technician Lead, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc

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Kirkland, WA Posted 83 days ago $99,400$160,000 / year

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TL;DR

The Controls Technician Lead at Amazon Leo is a senior-level role within the ALTO team, responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily shop operations involving industrial automation and control equipment. This position requires leading a team of technicians in tasks such as managing work intake through JIRA, allocating resources based on project complexity, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and electrical codes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial controls equipment, along with proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with industrial networking protocols, motion control systems, and the ability to mentor junior technicians while managing multiple concurrent projects effectively. This role demands a strong understanding of safety practices and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment with high technical standards.

Skills

JIRA EPLAN AutoCAD Electrical SolidWorks Electrical PROFINET EtherNet/IP Modbus Python IPC-A-620 NFPA 70E CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead and coordinate team of Controls Technicians in daily shop operations.
  • Manage work intake through JIRA, ensuring requests are complete and documented.
  • Allocate resources and assign tasks based on skill requirements and project complexity.
  • Review and interpret electrical schematics for control panel implementation.
  • Serve as quality control during power-up and commissioning activities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues in manufacturing and lab systems.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of experience with industrial controls equipment installation and maintenance.
  • Proven ability to lead a team of technicians in manufacturing or lab environments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics (IEC standards preferred).
  • Experience managing technical projects from intake through commissioning.
  • Familiarity with work tracking systems like JIRA.
  • Knowledge of general electrical safety practices including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  • Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Market check

Salary context

This $99,400–$160,000 range sits above 12% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$137,300$212,880

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$145,173$211,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Amazon Inc

Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

Amazon Inc currently has 38 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $129,800–$180,150 across 38 roles with salary data.

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