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Senior Automation Engineer

Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company known for speed, accuracy, and exceptional service in delivering products worldwide.
Richmond, VA, USA
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Robotics

Description For Senior Automation Engineer

Amazon's Operations division is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join their Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team. This role is crucial in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in Amazon's fulfillment centers through proactive controls automation and technical support. The position involves working with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, and SCADA devices.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems. The role requires expertise in PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, and electrical distribution systems.

Amazon offers an excellent compensation package including comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, a matching 401(k) program, and generous parental leave. The company provides necessary safety equipment including fire-resistant wear and composite toe safety shoes.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in automation systems, PLC programming, and robotics control systems. You'll need to be comfortable working flexible schedules including weekends and holidays when required. Experience with HMI and control network components, motor controls, and SCADA systems is highly valued.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology while contributing to Amazon's mission of delivering exceptional service to customers worldwide. You'll be part of a team that drives continuous improvement and maintains the complex robotics and material handling equipment that powers Amazon's fulfillment centers.

Join Amazon's RME team and be part of an organization that values innovation, technical excellence, and customer obsession. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of Amazon's worldwide delivery network, ensuring millions of customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy.

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Responsibilities For Senior Automation Engineer

  • Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical to operations
  • Collaborate with building Operations, Engineering teams, and Safety to support MHE systems optimization
  • Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers
  • Monitor MHE metrics and address system performance issues
  • Provide second-level escalation support to site technicians and automation engineers
  • Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes
  • Perform and analyze building System Assessments

Requirements For Senior Automation Engineer

Java
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 4+ years of professional experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent
  • 2+ years of PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
  • 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
  • 2+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic programming experience
  • 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components experience
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Benefits For Senior Automation Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
  • Matching 401(k) program
  • Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear provided
  • Composite toe safety shoes provided

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