mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Mar 3, 2026
$129,200 – $174,800
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cincinnati, OH. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Go, C#. Compensation is listed at $129,200–$174,800 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Work mode
On-site
Department
Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
Posted
Mar 3, 2026
AI Summary
On-site controls engineer responsible for deploying, integrating, and commissioning automated material handling equipment including sorters, conveyors, and work cells. Configures IPCs, PLCs, and industrial networks; troubleshoots controls and networking issues; leads technicians during deployment; and ensures systems meet safety and operational standards.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

The Controls Integration Engineer is responsible for the on-site deployment, integration, and commissioning of automated material handling equipment such as sorters, conveyor systems, and Automated work cells. This role is highly execution-focused and hands-on, owning the technical bring-up of Industrial PCs (IPCs), PLCs, industrial networks, and field devices during installation and commissioning phases. The engineer serves as a technical authority on-site, partnering closely with contractors, system integrators, vendors, and internal engineering teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, reliably, and in accordance with project standards and operational requirements. Key job responsibilities Deployment Commissioning • Execute on-site commissioning activities for sorters, conveyors, and automated work cells. • Provision, configure, and validate Linux-based IPCs, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and field devices per project standards. • Perform I/O checkouts, network validation, and phased system bring-up activities. • Execute commissioning and test plans, including sequencing, dependencies, and acceptance criteria. • Support dry runs, functional testing, and integrated system testing through startup and handover. Troubleshooting Technical Support • Serve as the primary on-site technical resource for controls, networking, and system integration issues. • Diagnose and resolve industrial networking problems (e.g., IP conflicts, VLAN issues, switch configuration, fieldbus communication faults). • Troubleshoot PLC…

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