Automation Engineer - MHE Controls & PLC/SCADA

Amazon Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and optimize MHE systems in our Richmond fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, networks, and SCADA devices, while driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You’ll work with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print/apply systems, and automation software to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment and excellent customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years PLC/automation experience.
• Experience with complex control systems and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems critical to operations.
• Analyze MHE performance and support continuous improvement.
• Provide first level escalation support for site technicians.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to optimize material handling equipment.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in automation engineering

2+ years PLC programming/automation experience

2+ years robotics control systems experience

2+ years electrical theory/robotics/controls experience

2+ years Ladder Logic with Siemens/AB/Codesys

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

FT View

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and optimize MHE systems in our Richmond fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, networks, and SCADA devices, while driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You’ll work with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print/apply systems, and automation software to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment and excellent customer experience.