Senior Automation Engineer
Senior Automation Engineer
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09-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 102600 - 163000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-04-2025
Job Description
Operations is at the heart of Amazons business. We are known for our speed accuracy and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As a Senior 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. Youll mentor junior engineers and lead crossfunctional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems implement innovative projects and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput. Youll work with stateoftheart technology including conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply systems and SCADA devices and programs. Through your technical leadership and design optimization efforts youll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazons signature speed and accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational excellence.
What Do We Offer
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. But wait theres more: We provide lightweight fireresistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical to operations
Collaborate with building Operations Operations Engineering teams FC Startup 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 ControlNet DeviceNet 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 secondlevel escalation support to site technicians and automation engineers both locally and remotely
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
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.
At Amazon we continuously strive to make sure our opportunities are open to all. We treat all job applications equally and are always delighted to welcome a new Amazonian. Apply to join our closeknit team and your Amazon RME adventure will begin from day one. Where it goes and what it looks like is up to you!
Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering engineering technology or equivalent or 4 years of professional or military experience
Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 4 years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
2 years of process or production environment related PLCcontrolled automation and issue diagnosis experience
2 years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
2 years of Siemens AllenBradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
2 years of electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment experience
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Advanced degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering
Experience acting in a team lead capacity supporting training and mentoring less experienced automation engineering professionals
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
Handson industrial electrical experience including 480V 3phase 110 VAC and 24VDC 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 RSLogix5000 studio 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)
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $163000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
About the Role:
As a Senior 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. Youll mentor junior engineers and lead crossfunctional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems implement innovative projects and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput. Youll work with stateoftheart technology including conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply systems and SCADA devices and programs. Through your technical leadership and design optimization efforts youll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazons signature speed and accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational excellence.
What Do We Offer
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. But wait theres more: We provide lightweight fireresistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical to operations
Collaborate with building Operations Operations Engineering teams FC Startup 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 ControlNet DeviceNet 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 secondlevel escalation support to site technicians and automation engineers both locally and remotely
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
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.
At Amazon we continuously strive to make sure our opportunities are open to all. We treat all job applications equally and are always delighted to welcome a new Amazonian. Apply to join our closeknit team and your Amazon RME adventure will begin from day one. Where it goes and what it looks like is up to you!
Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering engineering technology or equivalent or 4 years of professional or military experience
Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 4 years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
2 years of process or production environment related PLCcontrolled automation and issue diagnosis experience
2 years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
2 years of Siemens AllenBradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
2 years of electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment experience
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Advanced degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering
Experience acting in a team lead capacity supporting training and mentoring less experienced automation engineering professionals
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
Handson industrial electrical experience including 480V 3phase 110 VAC and 24VDC 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 RSLogix5000 studio 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)
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $163000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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