Automation Engineer

Description

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 partners with the business to keep robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) running smoothly and to maximize customer satisfaction. Come join us on our journey!

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers. You will provide proactive controls automation and technical support, troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize MHE systems and implement innovative projects. You’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs, directly contributing to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems critical to operations.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Work flexibility, 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 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 controls software platforms.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

The base pay for this position ranges from $81,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $123,800 per year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on factors including market location, and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be part of the total compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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