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Automation Engineer

Date Posted: Jun 28, 2026
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    Location Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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  • analytics
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Sep 26, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

As an Automation Engineer at Amazon, you will be integral to maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance within fulfillment centers. Your role involves providing proactive controls automation and technical support, troubleshooting complex control systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems.

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the site expert for maintaining critical automation systems
  • Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers
  • Monitor MHE metrics and collaborate with maintenance and operations on performance issues
  • Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians
  • Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance system performance

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent
  • 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
  • Experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation, and support
  • Experience with Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs
  • Experience with industrial control systems, both hardware and software
  • Flexible schedule availability including weekends, nights, and holidays

What the company offers

  • Competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
  • Matching 401(k) program
  • Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes

Skills Required

Company Overview

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
304 Current Jobs Openings

Amazon.com Services LLC is a subsidiary of Amazon, providing operational and engineering support across various business sectors. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and efficiency in logistics and technology solutions. Read More

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