Senior Automation Engineer

About the Team

Operations is at the heart of Amazon's business, known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our facilities deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team serves as the business partners working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this happen. We drive continuous improvement and maintain all robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers receive the Amazon smile.

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. You will provide proactive controls automation and technical support, leveraging your expertise to troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your day will involve mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional teams to optimize MHE systems, implement innovative projects, and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput.

You will 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 will 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 We Offer

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

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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 our accommodations page for more information.