Job Description

As an Automation Engineer at Amazon, you will enhance equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers through proactive controls automation and technical support. Your role involves troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment systems.

Requirements

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
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
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 structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs
Experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment

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
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

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.

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