Amazon
Senior Automation Engineer
$114K–$148K
Tracy, CA · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 18, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in the specified automation, robotics, programming, and electrical areas; alternatively, 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience may qualify in place of the listed degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent; alternatively, 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
About the job
Provides controls automation and technical support to improve equipment reliability, troubleshoot material handling systems, optimize performance, and lead improvement projects in fulfillment centers.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot control-system issues, identify root causes, and help reduce downtime of critical equipment.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to optimize material handling systems and implement projects.
- Monitor system metrics, provide escalation support, and mentor or support automation engineers.
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 process or production environment PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience; 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
- 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience.
- 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience; flexible scheduling including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent; or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments and troubleshooting motor controls.
Pay
114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC/PC controllers, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys
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