Senior Automation Engineer – Pooler

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

Requirements

Must have:

• We require a bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related equivalent, or 4 years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
• We require flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules, including weekends, nights, and holidays
• We require at least 4 years of experience in PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis within a process or production environment
• We require at least 4 years of experience with robotics work cells and control systems
• We require at least 4 years of experience using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys Ladder Logic and structured programming
• We require at least 4 years of experience with electrical theory, robotics, control components, and automated equipment
• We prefer a masters degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related equivalent
• We prefer a masters degree or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• We prefer experience leading controls in manufacturing or other complex industrial settings
• We prefer experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls, including motor starters, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
• We prefer experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings

Responsibilities:

• We apply subject matter expertise to troubleshoot engineering issues, conduct deep dives, and support automation engineers in identifying root causes and reducing downtime on critical assets
• We collaborate with Operations, Operations Engineering, FC Start-up, AFT Software, ACES, and Safety teams to optimize material handling systems and deliver project implementations
• We maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC and PC controllers, as well as industrial networks and related motor, servo, frequency drive, and electrical distribution systems
• We monitor material handling equipment metrics, partner with maintenance and operations teams, and analyze system performance across the site
• We provide escalation support to automation engineers during and after business hours, both locally and remotely, to ensure timely repair of hardware and controls software
• We mentor junior engineers, lead cross-functional efforts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and operational performance
• We develop system design improvements and support innovative projects that enhance equipment reliability and site efficiency
• We work with conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, SCADA devices, and related programs
• We may need to meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 49 lbs, standing and walking for long shifts, climbing ladders and gangways, and performing regular bending, stretching, and reaching

Company:

We are Amazon, where operations sit at the center of our business and we are known for speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team works behind the scenes to keep robotics and material handling equipment running smoothly across our fulfillment centers, helping us deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries every day. This Senior Automation Engineer role is based in Pooler, Georgia, and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, including healthcare from day one, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, paid time off, and additional compensation elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units. We also provide safety footwear and fire-resistant daily wear for the role, and we are proud of our inclusive culture and equal opportunity commitment.