Amazon
Regional Automation Engineer
$114K–$148K
Austin, TX +4 · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
Miami, FL
Kent, WA
Phoenix, AZ
Plainfield, IN - Experience
- 4+ years in several specified automation, PLC, programming, robotics, and electrical domains; alternatively, 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience may satisfy the degree qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent; alternatively, 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience. Master's degree preferred.
About the job
Provides regional high-level support for Amazon site control systems, troubleshooting automation equipment and improving its reliability and operational efficiency.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot material handling control systems and support root-cause investigations to reduce downtime.
- Provide technical guidance and escalation support to onsite automation engineers, including after-hours support.
- Commission and improve systems across regional sites; develop procedures, performance measures, and best practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
- 4+ years of PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience in a process or production environment.
- 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience; 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
- Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays; travel up to 80%; active or obtainable pharmacy technician license in WA.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant field or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments; experience with motor controls or interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
Pay
USD 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC/PC controllers, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi, Siemens
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