Automation Engineer - PLC & MHE Controls

Amazon; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Safety footwear

Job summary

Amazon in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operations performance in fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement across MHE systems like conveyors, sorters, scanners, cameras, and SCADA devices.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and support state-of-the-art automation technologies to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment for customers, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years PLC programming/automation experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience with ladder logic and PLCs from Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys.
• Robotics work cells and control systems experience.

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

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robotics work cells

Electrical theory

Ladder Logic

Structured programming

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Codesys PLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / electrical engineering / automation engineering, or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

FT View

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Codesys PLCs

Job description

Amazon in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operations performance in fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement across MHE systems like conveyors, sorters, scanners, cameras, and SCADA devices.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and support state-of-the-art automation technologies to ensure fast, accurate order fulfillment for customers, with