Senior Automation Engineer
Company: Amazon
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known
for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings
deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries
worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
(RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind
the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and
maintain all the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to
ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on
our journey! About the Role: As a Senior Automation Engineer, you
will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and
operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing
proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise
will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems,
analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement
initiatives. You'll mentor junior engineers and lead
cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment
(MHE) systems, implement innovative projects, and develop system
design improvements to enhance site throughput. You'll work with
state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation
systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA
devices and programs. Through your technical leadership and design
optimization efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our
customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and
accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational
excellence. What Do We Offer? Amazon offers competitive
compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits
starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of
paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight
fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your
safety! Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities include,
but are not limited to: You will apply Subject Matter Expertise
(SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues,
supporting automation engineers to investigate the root cause and
planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical
assets You will collaborate with building Operations, Operations
Engineering teams, FC Start-up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team,
and Safety to support MHE systems optimization and project
implementation You will understand, maintain and troubleshoot
material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and
industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet,
Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives,
and electrical distribution systems You will monitor MHE metrics
and partner with maintenance/operations to address system
performance issues and provide analysis across all operations You
will provide escalation support to automation engineers, during and
after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, to
ensure that all hardware or controls software within the building
is repaired on time You must be able to move up to 49lbs, stand and
walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and
gangways safely and without limitation, as well as perform regular
bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and
above the head - Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical
engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4 years of
PLC programming or automation engineering experience - Work
flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays - 4
years of process or production environment related 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 - Master's degree in
computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering,
or equivalent - Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt
certification - Experience leading controls in manufacturing or
complex industrial environments - Experience identifying,
maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls
including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and
standard electrical components - Experience interpreting and
modifying mechanical and electrical drawings Amazon is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected
status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the
best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a
workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and
hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding
process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for
this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include
sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including
experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers
comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental,
vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option
for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical
Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, NC, Raleigh - 114,000.00 -
148,200.00 USD annually
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