Automation Engineer

Amazon Richmond, Virginia, US

About the Role

Amazon is seeking an Automation Engineer to support our Transportation & Logistics network within the Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management team. You will design, implement, and optimize automated material‑handling and sortation systems that power our fulfillment and delivery operations. Responsibilities include PLC programming, controls integration, robotics interfaces, data‑driven troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis to improve uptime, throughput, and safety. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lead continuous improvement projects, and contribute to scalable, innovative automation solutions in a fast‑moving, customer‑obsessed environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize automated material-handling and sortation systems
  • PLC programming and controls integration
  • Robotics interfaces and data-driven troubleshooting

Qualifications

  • Experience with automation engineering
  • Knowledge of PLCs and robotics
  • Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement

Required Skills

automation PLC robotics troubleshooting data-driven

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