Senior Automation Engineer – MHE Systems & Robotics Lead

Amazon Inc.

Shreveport (LA)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 133,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting Day 1

401(k) with match

Parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Safety footwear

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to maximize reliability of material handling equipment in fulfillment centers. You will lead cross-functional teams, implement innovative control projects, and develop design improvements to boost site throughput.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers and deep expertise in PLCs, robotics, and SCADA, with experience on Siemens/Allen-Bradley platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment in Shreveport, LA.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent OR 4+ years PLC programming/automation experience.
4+ years of PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in process/production environments.
4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys ladder logic programming experience.

Responsibilities

Apply SME on troubleshooting to reduce downtime of critical assets.
Collaborate with Operations, FC Start-up, software teams, and safety to optimize MHE systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks (Ethernet, Profibus, etc).
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance to address performance issues.
Provide escalation support during and after hours for hardware and controls software.