Amazon
Automation Engineer
$90K–$112K
Byhalia, MS · Full-time · Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in any of the listed relevant experience areas as an alternative to the stated 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 to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
What you'll do
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems, PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, motor controls, and related equipment.
- Monitor material handling metrics, analyze system performance, and partner with maintenance and operations on improvements.
- Provide first-level escalation support and perform building system assessments.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of relevant experience in PLC programming, automation engineering, Ladder Logic and structured programming, PLC-controlled automation diagnosis, robotics work cells and control systems, or electrical theory and automated equipment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- Experience with HMI and control network components, motor controls, preventive maintenance, industrial controls, or electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, or other controls software platforms.
Pay
90,000.00 - 112,500.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC/PC controllers, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys
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