Senior Regional Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Amazon's Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team and play a behind-the-scenes role in keeping one of the world's most complex fulfillment networks running. Across hundreds of sites, RME owns the reliability of the robotics and material handling equipment that moves tens of thousands of products daily, work that directly determines whether millions of customers receive their orders on time. From technicians to engineering leadership, RME careers span the full range of industrial and technical expertise, making it one of the most dynamic and consequential places to build a maintenance engineering career.
About the Role:
As the Senior Regional Automation Engineer, you will engage on all aspects of high-level support for the control systems within a region of Amazon sites. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities, commissioning, on-call, continuous improvement, change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems administration. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics, structured problem solving, implementation of global support mechanisms, system performance monitoring tools, identification and dissemination of best practices. In this role, you will also develop and implement standard operating procedures, optimal code/parameter sets, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.
What Do We Offer?
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
You will serve as the regional SME for automation engineering, troubleshooting material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems to eliminate or mitigate downtime of critical assets.
- You will program and develop source code for in-house PLC and PC controller solutions and SCADA/OEE platforms, develop automation system solutions, and lead project management of large-scale initiatives requiring coordination across site-based automation engineers to meet site goals.
- You will create, optimize, and monitor KPIs for machine efficiency, availability, and quality, generating reports that drive improvement and communicating technical findings and resolution timelines to vendors and senior leadership for local and network-wide issues
- You will provide technical guidance and decision making for cross-team collaboration projects, serving as a key stakeholder for major network support requests, and provide on-call rotational support for hardware and software systems across multiple sites.
- You will travel up to 80% to deliver hands-on automation engineering support and technical escalation across the region.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- 7+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 7+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
- 7+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- 7+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
- 7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
- Experience applying AI/ML technologies to industrial automation, such as predictive maintenance algorithms, computer vision systems, or intelligent process controls
Preferred qualifications
- Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience leading Controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments
- Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, SanBernardino - 135,000.00 - 175,500.00 USD annually
USA, FL, Lakeland - 135,000.00 - 175,500.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Wilmington - 135,000.00 - 175,500.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Fort Worth - 135,000.00 - 175,500.00 USD annually