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Automation Engineer

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57Rockville, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in a dynamic hybrid role at a globally recognized leader, where you'll leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize critical automation systems and drive significant operational impact. If you are a mid-senior automation engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement, you will thrive in this environment, contributing to seamless customer experiences while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Apply today to join a team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

Quick Overview

Salary
$90k - $112.5k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Rockville, VA, United States

Job Description

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Serve as the site expert for maintaining critical automation systems supporting operations.
  • Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
  • Monitor material handling equipment (MHE) metrics and collaborate with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues.
  • Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely.
  • Perform and analyze building system assessments to enhance material handling system performance.
  • Work with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
  • Experience in PLC-based controls design, development, implementation, and support.
  • Experience with Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.
  • Experience in dealing with material handling, flow, and capacity.
  • Experience with industrial control systems, both hardware and software.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ($90,000 - $112,500) plus potential for sign-on payments and restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1.
  • Matching 401(k) program and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic operational environment.

Apply via Haystack today!

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