Senior Automation Engineer

Amazon; Kentucky; On-site; USD 114,000 - 148,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Safety shoes

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and performance in fulfillment centers. You will lead proactive controls automation, troubleshoot complex systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement across MHE platforms and SCADA devices.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Operations and software teams to optimize conveyors, sortation, scanners, and control networks, while maintaining safety and ensuring on-time repairs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or 4+ years of PLC/automation experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, holidays.
• 4+ years in PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in process/production environments.
• 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 4+ years of ladder logic programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys).
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply SME on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to mitigate downtime of critical assets.
• Collaborate with Operations, FC Start-up, software teams, and Safety to optimize MHE systems and execute projects.
• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems including PLCs and industrial networks.
• Monitor MHE metrics and collaborate with maintenance/operations to address performance issues.
• Provide escalation support to automation engineers during and after business hours to ensure timely repairs.
• Move up to 49 lbs, stand/walk up to 12 hours, climb ladders and perform bending/lifting.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robotics work cells

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Codesys Ladder Logic

Electrical theory

Electrical distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SCADA

Ethernet

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Profibus

Servo drives

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Job description

Description

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About The Role

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll mentor junior engineers and lead cross‑functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems, implement innovative projects, and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput. You'll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your technical leadership and design optimization efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational excellence.

What Do We Offer?

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. We provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

Key Job Responsibilities

• You will apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting automation engineers to investigate the root cause and plan actions to eliminate/mitigate downtime of critical assets.
• You will collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering teams, FC Start‑up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation.
• 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 escalation support to automation engineers during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, to ensure that all hardware or controls software within the building is repaired on time.
• You must be able to move up to 49 lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, as well as perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 4+ years of process or production environment related PLC‑controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
• 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 4+ years of Siemens, Allen‑Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience.
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent.
• Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NJ, Logan Township - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10412580