Senior Automation Engineer
Amazon· Facilities, Maintenance, & Real Estate
USA, LA, Baton Rouge$114k - $148.2kfull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Senior Automation Engineer responsible for maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers through proactive controls automation, troubleshooting, metrics analysis, and continuous improvement of material handling equipment (MHE) systems. Mentors junior engineers, leads cross-functional projects, and works with PLC/PC controls, industrial networks, and SCADA to enhance site throughput.
Responsibilities
- Apply SME on troubleshooting, investigate root causes, and plan actions to eliminate/mitigate downtime of critical assets
- Collaborate with Operations, Operations Engineering, FC Start-up Team, AFT Software, ACES, and Safety to optimize MHE systems and implement projects
- Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems (PLC/PC controllers, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, electrical distribution)
- Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address performance issues and provide cross-operations analysis
- Provide escalation support to automation engineers during and after business hours for hardware or controls software repairs
- Perform physical demands including lifting up to 49lbs, standing/walking up to 12-hour shifts, climbing ladders/gangways, bending, lifting, and reaching as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- 4+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
- 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
- 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
Skills
Required:Troubleshooting and root cause analysisMHE systems optimizationPLC/PC control systemsIndustrial networksMotor control and drives
Nice to have:SCADA
Benefits
- comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
- matching 401(k) program
- up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
- lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for safety
- sign-on payments and RSUs as part of compensation
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and Life & AD&D options
- paid time off and additional benefits described in company materials
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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