Senior Automation Engineer: PLC & Robotics Lead

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from day one

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon in Pooler, GA seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead troubleshooting and optimization of material handling systems. You will support automation projects, mentor engineers, and help ensure high equipment reliability across fulfillment operations.

The role requires 4+ years in PLC automation, robotics controls, and ladder logic, with flexibility for shift work and site travel as needed. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or related equivalent, or 4 years PLC programming/automation experience.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• At least 4 years of PLC-controlled automation experience in process/production environments.
• At least 4 years of experience with robotics work cells and control systems.
• At least 4 years of experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys Ladder Logic.
• At least 4 years of experience with electrical theory, robotics, control components, and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot engineering issues, conduct deep dives, and support automation engineers to reduce downtime on critical assets.
• Collaborate with Operations, FC Start-up, software, and Safety teams to optimize material handling systems and deliver implementations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, and motor/drive systems.
• Monitor equipment metrics and analyze system performance across the site with maintenance and operations teams.
• Provide escalation support during and after business hours to ensure timely repairs of hardware and controls software.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics control systems

Ladder Logic

Electrical theory

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Automation

4+ years PLC automation experience

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Codesys

Job description

Amazon in Pooler, GA seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead troubleshooting and optimization of material handling systems. You will support automation projects, mentor engineers, and help ensure high equipment reliability across fulfillment operations.

The role requires 4+ years in PLC automation, robotics controls, and ladder logic, with flexibility for shift work and site travel as needed. Competitive benefits are included.