Automation Engineer – MHE Reliability & Optimization

Amazon

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 113,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Day 1)
401(k) matching
Parental leave (up to 20 weeks)
Safety footwear

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot complex PLC-based controls, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement across MHE systems using SCADA, conveyors, sortation, and scanners.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support site technicians, and help implement innovative projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with PLC experience preferred.
  • Experience designing, developing, implementing, and supporting PLC-based controls.
  • Experience with ladder logic and structured programming on Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems critical for operations.
  • Understand and diagnose material handling control systems and industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
  • Monitor MHE metrics and collaborate with maintenance/operations to address performance issues.
  • Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians locally and remotely.
  • Conduct Building System Assessments to enhance material handling performance.

Skills

PLC programming
Ladder Logic
Automation engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent
2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot complex PLC-based controls, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement across MHE systems using SCADA, conveyors, sortation, and scanners.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support site technicians, and help implement innovative projects.

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