Automation Engineer
Amazon· Facilities, Maintenance, & Real Estate
USA, VA, Suffolk$90k - $112.5kFull-timePosted yesterday
About the role
Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in Amazon fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support for material handling equipment (MHE) and associated systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize MHE and implement innovative projects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
- 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 first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
- Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience
Skills
Required:PLC programmingAutomation engineering experienceRobotics work cells and control systems
Nice to have:HMI and control networks
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
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
- EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- paid time off and parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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