Automation Engineer: Fulfillment & MHE Systems

Amazon; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in its fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in material handling equipment.

You will work with PLCs, SCADA devices, HMIs, and industrial networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative projects and optimize MHE systems for speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Automation or 2+ years of PLC programming/automation experience.
• Able to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.
• Experience with Ladder Logic on Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys PLCs.
• Experience with PLC-controlled automation and diagnosing issues.
• Experience with robotics work cells and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems critical for operations.
• Understand and troubleshoot material handling control networks (PLC, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet).
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to improve performance.
• Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, locally and remotely.
• Perform system assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

SCADA

MHE controls

Robotics

Industrial networks

HMI

VFDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/electrical/automation

2+ years PLC programming/automation experience

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

FT View

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in its fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in material handling equipment.

You will work with PLCs, SCADA devices, HMIs, and industrial networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative projects and optimize MHE systems for speed and accuracy.