Automation Engineer – MHE & PLC Controls

Amazon; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting Day 1

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Safety footwear provided

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, optimize material handling systems, and drive continuous improvement using state-of-the-art technology including conveyors and SCADA.

Join a team delivering fast, accurate order fulfillment with a focus on safety and reliability. The role requires flexibility across shifts and weekends, with strong cross-functional

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 experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs

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

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, optimize material handling systems, and drive continuous improvement using state-of-the-art technology including conveyors and SCADA.

Join a team delivering fast, accurate order fulfillment with a focus on safety and reliability. The role requires flexibility across shifts and weekends, with strong cross-functional