Amazon
Automation Engineer
$90K–$112K
Fort Myers, FL · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in one or more of the listed PLC programming, automation engineering, process or production PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis, robotics work cells and control systems, or electrical theory and automated equipment areas; alternatively, the stated bachelor's degree.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent.
About the job
Maintains and troubleshoots fulfillment-center automation and material handling systems, analyzes operational performance, and supports improvements to equipment reliability.
What you'll do
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation and material handling control systems, including controllers, industrial networks, and motor controls.
- Monitor equipment metrics, analyze system performance, and conduct building System Assessments to identify improvements.
- Provide first-level escalation support to site technicians and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of relevant PLC, automation, controls, robotics, or electrical experience as specified in the posting.
- Experience with Ladder Logic and structured programming for Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs, or the stated degree alternative.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Nice to have
- Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, or design.
- Experience with motor controls, preventive maintenance, industrial controls, drawings, or controls software platforms.
Pay
90,000.00 - 112,500.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC/PC controllers, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Ladder Logic, Siemens, Allen-Bradley
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