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Regional Automation Engineer, NASC AE

Amazon San Bernardino, California, United States

remote
Posted Jan 8, 2026

Role & seniority: Regional Automation Engineer (mid–senior level) focused on regional control systems support for Amazon sites.

Stack/tools: PLC/PC controllers; industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi); motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, electrical distribution; robotics work cells; Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys ladder logic; systems monitoring, SOPs, and performance metrics.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Troubleshoot and diagnose regional material handling control systems; guide root-cause analysis to minimize downtime.

  2. Provide SME-level technical guidance, oversee collaboration projects, and support major network/technical requests.

  3. Offer escalation support during/after hours, coordinate field actions, and travel up to 80% to sites within the region.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent; or 4+ years in PLC programming/automation.

  • 4+ years in PLC-controlled automation, robotics work cells, and electrical/controls knowledge.

  • 4+ years with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys ladder logic; strong troubleshooting in control systems and hardware/software maintenance.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends/nights/holidays; willing to travel ~80%.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master’s degree (CS, EE, Automation) or Six Sigma Black Belt.

  • Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environ

Full Description

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About the Role

  • As the 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 troubleshoot 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

  • You will apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive

  • deeps for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers

  • to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the

  • downtime of critical assets

  • You will provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration

  • projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in

  • supporting technical and major network support requests

  • You will provide escalation support to onsite automation engineers, during and

  • after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, to ensure that all

  • hardware or controls software within the building is repaired on time

  • You will travel up to 80% to support sites within an assigned region Basic

Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience

  • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or

  • holidays

  • 4+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled

  • automation and issue diagnosis experience

  • 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure

  • programming experience

  • 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience

  • 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated

  • equipment experience

  • Travel up to 80% of the time Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in

  • computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent

  • Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification

  • Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial

  • environments

  • Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor

  • Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and

  • standard electrical components

  • Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings

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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $163,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit

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