Senior Automation Engineer

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

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, combined with excellent problem-solving abilities and leadership skills. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your technical decisions directly impact the efficiency of Amazon's worldwide delivery network.

This role offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon's vast technical infrastructure, allowing you to work with cutting-edge automation technology while contributing to one of the world's largest logistics operations. Join our team and help shape the future of automated fulfillment centers while building your career in industrial automation.

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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
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming experience
  • 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation 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 a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

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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