Drimva

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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