Senior Regional Automation Engineer

Job Description

As the Senior Regional Automation Engineer at Amazon, you will be responsible for providing high-level support for control systems within a region of Amazon sites, focusing on continuous improvement and system maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
• 7+ years experience working in industrial controls and automation
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Advanced knowledge of material handling control systems, PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, motor control systems, servo drives, and electrical distribution systems

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot material handling control systems and provide SME support for engineering issues
• Programming and source coding for in-house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
• Project Management of large-scale initiatives and coordination of site-based Automation Engineers
• Develop, optimize, and monitor Key Performance Indicators for control the efficiency, availability, and quality of machines
• Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams
• 24/7 on-call rotational support for hardware and software systems across multiple sites
• Travel up to 80% for job-related activities

Benefits

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.