Automation Engineer

Services LLC – A57

Final date to receive applications:
Ongoing. Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team works tirelessly behind the scenes to drive continuous improvement and maintain all robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure customers receive Amazon’s signature smile.

Join us on our journey!

As an Automation Engineer, you will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers through proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize MHE systems and implement innovative projects.

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems critical for operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
• Provide first‑level escalation support for site technicians, locally and remotely.
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule/shift/area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Experience in a PLC‑controlled automation and issue diagnosis environment.
• Experience with robotics work cells and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment.
• Experience with Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.

• Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls including motor starters, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics.
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience programming with RSLogix
  5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other control software platforms.

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, a matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. We also provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Location:

Aurora, CO.

Base salary range: $90,000 – $112,500 annually.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and additional support for employees with disabilities.