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Senior Automation Engineer

Amazon Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

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Salary: $114,000 - $148,200 / year

Posted Feb 2, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Automation Engineer

Stack/tools: PLC programming; PLC/SCADA integration; SCADA devices and programs; conveyors, sortation systems; scanners, cameras; print and apply systems; relational databases (SQL) (preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers; troubleshoot complex control systems; analyze performance metrics

  2. Lead continuous improvement initiatives; mentor junior engineers; drive cross-functional projects to optimize MHE systems

  3. Develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput and implement innovative automation projects

Must-have skills

  • 4+ years PLC programming experience

  • 2+ years PLC/SCADA integration experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical/automation engineering, or equivalent (or 4+ years related experience)

  • Flexible schedule/shift including weekends, nights, or holidays

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience creating automated alarms, reports, and KPI metrics for plant management

  • SQL relational database experience

Location & work type: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA; on-site with flexible scheduling/shift requirements

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 a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing
  • equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by
  • providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise
  • will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing
  • performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll
  • mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to optimize material
  • handling equipment (MHE) systems, implement innovative projects, and develop
  • system design improvements to enhance site throughput. You'll 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'll 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 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! Basic

Qualifications: - 4+ years of PLC programming experience

  • 2+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience

  • 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management

  • Experience using relational databases (SQL experience)

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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.

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USA, VA, Fredericksburg - 114,000.00 - 148,200.00 USD annually

PLC ProgrammingSCADA IntegrationControls AutomationTechnical SupportTroubleshootingPerformance MetricsContinuous ImprovementMentoringCross-Functional Team LeadershipMaterial Handling EquipmentSystem Design ImprovementsConveyorsSortation SystemsSQLAutomated AlarmsKPI Metricsmulti-location

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