Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 2+ years

Education Not specified

Category Cloud & Infrastructure

About this role

Automation Engineer at Amazon Richmond facility focused on maintaining and troubleshooting material handling control systems (PLCs and industrial networks) to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain automation systems in fulfillment centers
Troubleshoot MHE control systems and networks
Monitor performance metrics and address system issues
Provide first-level escalation support
Perform building system assessments to improve performance

Technical Overview

PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, SCADA; cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in MHE systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level automation engineer with hands-on PLC programming and control systems experience in production/automation environments. They should be proficient with industrial networks and SCADA, and comfortable supporting flexible shifts in a fast-paced fulfillment setting.

Must-Have Skills

None listed

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceelectrical engineeringautomation engineeringor equivalent2+ years PLC programming or automation engineering experienceflexible schedule including weekendsweekendsPLC-controlled automationrobotics work cellsindustrial networks Ethernet ControlNet DeviceNet ProfibusSCADA

Industry & Role

Industry Logistics

Job Function Maintain and optimize automation/control systems for material handling equipment in Amazon fulfillment centers.

Role Subtype Automation Engineer

Tech Domains Networking / TCP-IP, Industrial Control Systems, SCADA

Keywords for Your Resume

Automation EngineerPLC programmingPLCindustrial networksEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor controlservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distribution systemsrobotics work cellsSCADAcross-functional collaborationtroubleshootingdata centerflexible scheduleweekendsautomation engineering

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience, Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

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