Automation Engineer Job Covington area,Kentucky USA,Engineering

About The Role

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing 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 drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects, working with state‑of‑the‑art technology such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.

What

Do We Offer?

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
Collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering teams, FC Start‑up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety in supporting MHE systems optimization and project implementation
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
Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes to drive continuous improvement
Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
Communicate technical issues and project timelines clearly to building managers, operations staff and maintenance teams

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
Hands‑on industrial electrical experience, including 480V 3‑phase, 110 VAC, and 24

VDC systems
Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings
Experience identifying, maintaining, and utilizing SCADA systems and KPIs
Experience with programming software such as RSLogix
5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
Experience in controls design or programming
Systems integration experience
Field service engineering or systems training experience
Experience supporting various conveyors and sortation systems
Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills
Proven track record in remote technical support
Experience driving continuous improvement or programmatic…