Automation Engineer

Amazon; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting Day 1

401(k) matching program

RSUs and sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon in Canton, Mississippi is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers. You will support proactive controls automation, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive continuous improvement across MHE networks including conveyors, scanners, and SCADA devices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor performance metrics, and implement innovative projects to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support.
• Experience in Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical for operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems (PLC/PC, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control, servo drives, frequency drives, electrical distribution).
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address performance issues and provide analysis.
• Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians locally and remotely.
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or equivalent, or 2+ years PLC/automation experience

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Codesys PLC

Job description

Job ID: 10476785 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s 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 an 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. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. You’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts, you’ll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• You will serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
• You will 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
• You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
• You will provide first‑level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
• You will perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance

Basic 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
• Experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support
• Experience in Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with material handling, flow and capacity
• Experience with industrial control systems, both hardware and software

Benefits

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, a 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. Your Amazon package will also include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits also include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans), employee assistance programs, mental health support, a medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.

Location: USA, MS, Canton – Salary Range: 81,000.00 – 101,300.00 USD annually.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.