Senior Automation Engineer - MHE & Robotics Leader

Amazon; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 114,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Byhalia, MS to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers.

You will troubleshoot complex control systems, mentor junior engineers, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize MHE systems, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, and SCADA devices. This role demands hands-on problem solving and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of PLC automation experience.
• Experience with PLC-controlled automation in process/production environments.
• Robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus networks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex control systems and optimize MHE performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Support design improvements and system optimization projects.
• Monitor MHE metrics and analyze downtime causes.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robotics & MHE knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Automation or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Codesys

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Byhalia, MS to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers.

You will troubleshoot complex control systems, mentor junior engineers, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize MHE systems, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, and SCADA devices. This role demands hands-on problem solving and a passion for continuous improvement.