Senior Warehouse Automation Systems Architect

Warehouse Fixers; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics in Bellevue, WA is seeking a senior Warehouse Automation Systems Architect to design control system architectures for next-generation fulfillment centers and to set integration standards across PLC, WCS and WMS. You will evaluate new automation platforms and mentor controls engineers across the network.

The role demands deep knowledge of material handling equipment, networking, and hands-on leadership to drive technical excellence in our robotics ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of warehouse automation or controls engineering experience.
• Systems architecture experience spanning PLCs, WCS, WMS, and networking
• Deep knowledge of material handling equipment and control systems
• Technology evaluation skills for emerging automation platforms
• Strong mentoring and technical leadership abilities
• Master's degree in engineering or computer science preferred

Responsibilities

• Design the control system architecture for next-generation fulfillment centers.
• Define standards for PLC, WCS, and WMS integration layers.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies.
• Mentor controls engineers across the Amazon robotics network.

Skills

Systems architecture

PLC/WCS/WMS

Material handling

Technology evaluation

Mentoring/leadership

Warehouse automation

Education

Master's degree in engineering or CS

Job description

Amazon Robotics in Bellevue, WA is seeking a senior Warehouse Automation Systems Architect to design control system architectures for next-generation fulfillment centers and to set integration standards across PLC, WCS and WMS. You will evaluate new automation platforms and mentor controls engineers across the network.

The role demands deep knowledge of material handling equipment, networking, and hands-on leadership to drive technical excellence in our robotics ecosystem.