Amazon
Automation Engineer
$90K–$112K
Baton Rouge, LA · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience as an alternative to the stated degree; the posting lists several applicable experience areas.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or 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, including controllers, industrial networks, and motor control systems.
- Monitor equipment 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, or automation engineering, or equivalent; alternatively, 2+ years of relevant PLC, automation, robotics, controls, or electrical experience as specified in the posting.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
- Experience with Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs (degree or 2+ years of relevant experience as stated).
Nice to have
- Experience with HMI and control network components, motor controls, industrial controls, electronics, or robotics.
- Experience interpreting and modifying drawings, or programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and 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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