Automation Engineer (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from Day 1

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers, troubleshooting complex control systems and driving continuous improvement across MHE.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, work with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, and SCADA devices, and provide proactive technical support to site technicians locally and remotely, ensuring fast, accurate order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, EE, automation, or related field.
• 2+ years of PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
• 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
• 2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical to operations.
• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems and networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address performance issues.
• Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians locally and remotely.
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robotics work cells

Ladder Logic

Industrial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Automation Engineering

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

FT View

Job description

Job ID: 10386176 | 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.

What Do We Offer?

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. We also provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

Key Job 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.
• 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC‑controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
• 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
• 2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics.
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.

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