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Automation Engineer , SCK8 - RME

at Amazon.com

📍 US, CA, Oakley Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Automation Engineer role focused on maintaining and troubleshooting robotics and material handling equipment in fulfillment centers, ensuring operational performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain automation systems
  • Troubleshoot control systems
  • Analyze performance metrics
  • Support continuous improvement
  • Collaborate on projects

Technical Overview

Involves PLC programming, control systems, SCADA, conveyors, sortation systems, industrial networks, and electrical distribution.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an automation engineer with at least 2 years of experience in PLC programming and control systems, capable of troubleshooting complex automation equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in logistics environments.

Must-Have Skills

PLC programmingautomation engineeringcontrol systemsSCADAconveyorssortation systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

EthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distribution

Tools & Platforms

PLCSCADAEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibus

Required Skills

PLC programmingautomation engineeringcontrol systemsSCADAconveyorssortation systemsEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibus

Hard Skills

PLC programmingautomation engineeringcontrol systemsEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distributionSCADAconveyorssortation systemsscannerscamerasprint and apply systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationanalytical thinkingadaptability

Industry & Role

Industry Logistics/Operations
Job Function Automation system maintenance and support in logistics operations
Role Subtype Systems Administrator
Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Amazon Web Services, ITSM / ServiceNow, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, SQL / PostgreSQL

Keywords for Your Resume

PLC programmingautomation engineeringcontrol systemsSCADAconveyorssortation systemsEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distributiontroubleshootingperformance metricscontinuous improvementmaterial handling equipmentMHEautomation systems

Deal Breakers

Lack of PLC programming experience, No automation engineering background, Unwillingness to work in a flexible schedule

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