Amazon
Senior Automation Engineer
$114K–$148K
Fredericksburg, VA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 31, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in several specified areas: PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis; robotics work cells and control systems; Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming; and electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment. 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.
About the job
Provides technical leadership and support for automation controls in fulfillment centers to improve equipment reliability, resolve downtime, and optimize material handling systems and throughput.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot control systems and identify root causes of equipment issues; plan actions to prevent or mitigate downtime.
- Collaborate across operations and engineering teams to optimize material handling systems and implement projects.
- Monitor equipment performance, provide escalation support, and mentor 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 PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience in a process or production environment.
- 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
- 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience; flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent; Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments; motor controls or electrical/mechanical drawings experience.
Pay
114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus
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