TOL- Automation Engineer

Job :  |  Services LLC - A57

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. 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 material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects.

You will work with state‑of‑the‑art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts, you directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems that are critical for 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, 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

• Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Motor Controls include 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, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience programming with RSLogix
  5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.

Competitive base salary ranging from $90,000.00 to $ USD annually (USA, OH, Perrysburg). Amazon offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription), 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave up to 20 weeks, and other employee support services.

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