Automation Engineer

About The Role

An Automation Engineer will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. You will troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams will optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects using conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, SCADA devices, and programs.

Your work directly contributes to delivering orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

What We Offer

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining critical automation systems.
• Understand, 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, both locally and remotely.
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 controls software platforms.

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USA, TX, Austin – 90,000.00– USD annually.