Amazon
Senior Automation Engineer
$103K–$133K
Canton, MS · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in the stated automation, robotics, programming, and electrical areas; alternatively, 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience in place of the listed degree.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent; or the stated experience alternative.
About the job
Provides controls automation and technical support in fulfillment centers to improve material handling equipment reliability, performance, and throughput.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot complex automation and control issues, identify root causes, and reduce downtime of critical assets.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to optimize MHE systems and implement projects.
- Monitor equipment performance, provide escalation support, and maintain PLC-based controls and industrial networks.
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.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays; meet the stated physical demands.
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 complex industrial environments, maintaining motor controls, or interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
Pay
102,600.00 - 133,400.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus
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