Automation Engineer , Launch RME SSC

Overview

Amazon’s Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team partners with our fulfillment centers to maintain and improve the reliability of material handling equipment (MHE) and robotics. The team drives continuous improvement and ensures that customers receive their orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

As an Automation Engineer you will play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance. You will provide proactive controls automation, troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize MHE systems and implement innovative projects using conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, and SCADA devices.

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems critical to operations.
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers, networks (Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, Profibus), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
• Provide first‑level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely.
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Flexibility to work a schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience with robotics work cells, control systems, electrical theory, and automated equipment.
• Proficiency with Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.

• Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and design.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting motor controls such as motor starters, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics.
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience programming with RSLogix
  5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, a matching 401(k) program, up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

USA, SC, Greenville – 90,000.00 –  USD annually.

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