Senior Automation Engineer: MHE Systems & PLC Controls

Amazon; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Missouri is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and throughput in fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain MHE control systems, and lead cross-functional teams to implement projects that boost throughput.

You will mentor engineers, work with SCADA, PLC, and networked devices, and ensure site safety and uptime. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a strong path for career growth at Amazon.

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 Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience.
• 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize MHE control systems and PLCs to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Operations, FC Start-up, software and safety teams for system optimization.
• Monitor MHE metrics and provide analysis across operations.
• Provide escalation support during and after business hours to repair hardware or controls software.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Electrical theory

Industrial networks

SCADA basics

Education

Bachelors in CE/EE/Automation

Tools

Siemens S7-300/1200

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Codesys

Job description

Amazon in Missouri is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and throughput in fulfillment centers. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain MHE control systems, and lead cross-functional teams to implement projects that boost throughput.

You will mentor engineers, work with SCADA, PLC, and networked devices, and ensure site safety and uptime. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a strong path for career growth at Amazon.