Controls Engineer - Automation & Distribution Center Systems

Amazon; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize automation solutions for its distribution centers. You will develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems that power material handling, sorting, and packaging operations at large scale.

You will lead commissioning, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in throughput, reliability, and safety. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and software teams to deliver innovative automation in a fast-paced

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and optimize automation solutions for advanced distribution centers.
• Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems powering material handling, sorting, and packaging operations.
• Lead commissioning and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure reliability and throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, reliability, and safety through data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and software teams to deliver automation across a global network.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA software

HMI development

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize automation solutions for advanced distribution centers in the retail network. In this role, you will develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems that power material handling, sorting, and packaging operations at global scale. You will lead commissioning, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in throughput, reliability, and safety. Partnering with operations, maintenance, and software teams, you will use data-driven insights to deliver innovative, customer-focused automation in a fast-paced environment.