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Amazon · 21 hours ago

Automation Engineer

Amazon is a leading company known for its speed, accuracy, and exceptional service in operations. As an Automation Engineer, you will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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Responsibilities

You will serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
You will understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
You will provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
You will perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance

Qualification

PLC programmingAutomation engineeringRobotics control systemsLadder Logic programmingHMI componentsMotor control systemsPreventive maintenanceIndustrial controlsMechanical drawingsRSLogix5000 programmingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience

Preferred

Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics
Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
Matching 401(k) program
Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave

Company

Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

H1B Sponsorship

Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22803)
2024 (21175)
2023 (19057)
2022 (24088)
2021 (12233)
2020 (14881)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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