Senior Automation Engineer: MHE Controls & SCADA Leader

Amazon Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from Day 1

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for the Fort Myers fulfillment center to maximize equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement across MHE systems. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, support cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers while leading projects that improve throughput.

The role requires 4+ years in automation, strong PLC/software experience, and ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment, with safety-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Experience with flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 4+ years of PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in process or production environments.
• 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 4+ years of ladder logic for Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys platforms.
• 4+ years of electrical theory and automated equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply SME on troubleshooting, investigate root causes, and reduce downtime of critical assets.
• Collaborate with Operations, FC Start-up, software teams, and safety to optimize MHE systems.
• Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems, PLCs, and networks.
• Monitor MHE metrics and analyze system performance with maintenance teams.
• Provide escalation support during/after hours for hardware and software repairs.
• Move up to 49 lbs, stand for long shifts, climb ladders and handle bending/reaching.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robotics work cells

Ladder Logic

Electrical theory

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/automation

Master's degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Codesys

SCADA systems

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for the Fort Myers fulfillment center to maximize equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement across MHE systems. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, support cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers while leading projects that improve throughput.

The role requires 4+ years in automation, strong PLC/software experience, and ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment, with safety-focused