Automation Engineer: PLC & MHE Controls

Amazon; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting Day 1

401(k) matching program

RSUs and sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon in Canton, Mississippi is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers. You will support proactive controls automation, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive continuous improvement across MHE networks including conveyors, scanners, and SCADA devices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor performance metrics, and implement innovative projects to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support.
• Experience in Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical for operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems (PLC/PC, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control, servo drives, frequency drives, electrical distribution).
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address performance issues and provide analysis.
• Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians locally and remotely.
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or equivalent, or 2+ years PLC/automation experience

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Codesys PLC

Job description

Amazon in Canton, Mississippi is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers. You will support proactive controls automation, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive continuous improvement across MHE networks including conveyors, scanners, and SCADA devices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor performance metrics, and implement innovative projects to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment for customers.