2025 Automation Engineer - Recent Graduates NA RME Strategy
2025 Automation Engineer - Recent Graduates NA RME Strategy
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$ 81000 - 123800
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
01-05-2025
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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. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all 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!
The Automation Engineer is an onsite full time 40 hours/week) role.
This is NOT a corporate or remote position and will be located onsite in a fulfillment center sort center or delivery station environment.
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 there is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
About the Role
A proactive automation controls and technical support role for fulfillment center operations focusing on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply systems and SCADA devices and programs.
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 there is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Site expert to maintaining automation systems necessary for operations
Work closely with building Operations Operations Engineering 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 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 for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
Act as first level escalation support for site technicians during and after business hours troubleshooting locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents
Perform Utilize and provide analysis building System Assessments to assess material handling system performance and drive continuous improvement
Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Currently working toward Bachelors degree with a graduation date between May 2023 through August 2025
Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering or automation engineering
Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with PLCcontrolled 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 AllenBradley or Codesys PLCs
Experience with electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment
Experience identifying maintaining troubleshooting programming and designing HMI and control network components
Experience identifying maintaining troubleshooting and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters Variable Frequency Drives DC drives and standard electrical components
Industrial electrical handson experience and troubleshooting 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
Familiarity with programming software such as RSLogix5000 studio FT View and other controls software platforms
Systems controls design or programming experience
Systems integration experience
Field service engineering experience systems trainer or training experience
Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems Excellent written verbal and customer service skills
Proven history of remote technical support
Experience driving continuous improvement or programmatic solutions in relation to automated equipment.
Experience with advanced automation controls systems Experience with industrial robotics
Experience with ASRS systems
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please visit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 $81000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123800/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.
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. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all 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!
The Automation Engineer is an onsite full time 40 hours/week) role.
This is NOT a corporate or remote position and will be located onsite in a fulfillment center sort center or delivery station environment.
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 there is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
About the Role
A proactive automation controls and technical support role for fulfillment center operations focusing on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply systems and SCADA devices and programs.
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 there is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Site expert to maintaining automation systems necessary for operations
Work closely with building Operations Operations Engineering 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 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 for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
Act as first level escalation support for site technicians during and after business hours troubleshooting locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents
Perform Utilize and provide analysis building System Assessments to assess material handling system performance and drive continuous improvement
Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Currently working toward Bachelors degree with a graduation date between May 2023 through August 2025
Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering or automation engineering
Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with PLCcontrolled 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 AllenBradley or Codesys PLCs
Experience with electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment
Experience identifying maintaining troubleshooting programming and designing HMI and control network components
Experience identifying maintaining troubleshooting and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters Variable Frequency Drives DC drives and standard electrical components
Industrial electrical handson experience and troubleshooting 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
Familiarity with programming software such as RSLogix5000 studio FT View and other controls software platforms
Systems controls design or programming experience
Systems integration experience
Field service engineering experience systems trainer or training experience
Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems Excellent written verbal and customer service skills
Proven history of remote technical support
Experience driving continuous improvement or programmatic solutions in relation to automated equipment.
Experience with advanced automation controls systems Experience with industrial robotics
Experience with ASRS systems
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please visit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 $81000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123800/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.
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