Senior Material Handling Automation Engineer - Logistics

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, optimization, and reliability of automated material handling systems across our Transportation & Logistics network. You will own PLC/SCADA controls, drive root-cause analysis, and deliver high-uptime, high-throughput operations.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to scale automation, implement data-driven improvements, and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting PLC/SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of safety and cybersecurity standards.
• Experience in transportation/logistics automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and optimize automated material handling systems in transportation and logistics facilities
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and uptime
• Develop and maintain PLC, SCADA, and industrial control system standards and documentation
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Asset Management to plan upgrades and new deployments
• Manage automation projects from concept through commissioning, including vendor coordination
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automated equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and cybersecurity standards for control systems
• Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement in throughput and cost
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians on automation best practices
• Support 24/7 operations with escalation coverage for critical automation issues

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networking

Robotics

Material handling

Control design

Data analysis

Industrial safety

Project management

CMMS

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, optimization, and reliability of automated material handling systems across our Transportation & Logistics network. In this Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management role, you'll own PLC/SCADA controls, drive root-cause analysis, and deliver high-uptime, high-throughput operations. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to scale cutting-edge automation, implement data-driven improvements, and ensure safety and compliance. Join a customer-obsessed, fast-moving environment where you'll solve global-scale problems and grow your technical and leadership impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and optimize automated material handling systems in transportation and logistics facilities
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and uptime
• Develop and maintain PLC, SCADA, and industrial control system standards and documentation
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Asset Management to plan upgrades and new deployments
• Manage automation projects from concept through commissioning, including vendor coordination
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automated equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and cybersecurity standards for control systems
• Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement in throughput and cost
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians on automation best practices
• Support 24/7 operations with escalation coverage for critical automation issues

Required Skills

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)
• SCADA/HMI development
• Industrial networking (Ether
• Net/IP, Profinet)
• Robotics and motion control
• Material handling systems (conveyors, sorters, AS/RS)
• Control system design and troubleshooting
• Data analysis and system performance optimization
• Industrial safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70
• E, OSHA)
• Project management for automation initiatives
• CMMS and maintenance planning