Automation Engineer

About the role

The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team works behind the scenes to ensure Amazon’s fulfillment centers operate efficiently and reliably. You will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical for operations
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks
• Maintain and troubleshoot motor controls, including motor starters, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues
• Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
• 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
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
• 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
• 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
• 2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience

Skills

You will need strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices is also important.

Benefits

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. Additional benefits include lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 annually.

Schedule

A flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.