Automation Engineer

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

• 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 to support 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.

• 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 electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 2+ years of professional or military experience.
• Experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Experience with robotics work cells and its control systems.
• Experience with ladder logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.
• Experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment.
• 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 480 V 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 solutions in relation to automated equipment.
• Experience with advanced automation controls systems and industrial robotics.
• Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

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. The base salary range for this position is 90 000 to 112 500 USD annually (USA, GA, Appling). Your Amazon package will also include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and additional benefits such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, EAP, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, and more.

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