Senior Automation Engineer
Core
Troubleshoot engineering issues, reduce downtime of critical assets, and optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems in fulfillment centers.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC automation engineer (industrial controls)
Builds
Reliable material handling systems (conveyors, sortation, scanners) for Amazon fulfillment centers
Domain
Logistics / Industrial Automation
Required skills
PLC programming, robotics work cells, ladder logic (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys), electrical theory, control components, automated equipment troubleshooting, industrial networks (Ethernet/ControlNet/DeviceNet/Profibus), SCADA systems, mechanical and electrical drawings interpretation
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, leading controls in complex industrial settings, motor controls (VFDs/DC drives), system design improvement
Technologies
CODESYS, Ethernet, Hardware Support, PLC, Profibus, Robotics, C++
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in PLC-controlled automation systems; maintain material handling control systems and industrial networks; monitor performance metrics and resolve system issues; provide escalation support for hardware and controls software repairs; mentor junior engineers; lead cross-functional efforts to implement new projects and improve system designs; perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working 12-hour shifts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
