CareerPlan

Automation Engineer Manager

Full-time$148k–$174k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a team in driving equipment reliability and operational excellence across fulfillment centers by monitoring controls automation, troubleshooting complex control systems, and analyzing performance metrics.

Role type

Senior IC automation engineer manager (industrial controls)

Builds

Material handling control systems, PLC/PC controller solutions, SCADA/OEE platforms

Domain

Logistics / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus), robotics work cells, electrical theory, Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys Ladder Logic, root cause analysis, team mentorship

Preferred skills

HMI design, RSLogix5000/Studio 5000/FT View, Six Sigma Black Belt, MBA

Technologies

PLC, SCADA, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and eliminate downtime of critical assets, program in-house solutions for PLC/PC controllers, monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance, provide 24/7 on-call support, mentor junior engineers, escalate downtime to vendors or leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities