Job Description

Salary: $114,200 - 114,200 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience with PLC programming or automation engineering.
• We require 4+ years of experience in PLC-controlled automation and diagnosing issues in a process or production setting.
• We require 4+ years of experience with robotics work cells and control systems.
• We require 4+ years of experience programming in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys ladder logic and structured programming.
• We require 4+ years of experience with electrical theory, robotics, control components, and automated equipment.
• We require the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, holidays, and varying shifts.
• We require the physical capability to lift up to 49 lbs, stand and walk for up to 12-hour shifts, climb ladders and gangways safely, and perform frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching.
• We prefer a masters degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a similar discipline.
• We prefer a masters degree or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• We prefer experience leading controls in manufacturing or other complex industrial environments.
• We prefer experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls, including starters, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• We prefer experience interpreting and updating mechanical and electrical drawings.

• We provide subject matter expertise for troubleshooting and deep-dive investigations, helping determine root causes and actions that reduce downtime on critical equipment.
• We partner with building operations, operations engineering, start-up teams, software teams, ACES, and safety to improve material handling equipment performance and deliver projects.
• We maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• We monitor equipment metrics and work with maintenance and operations teams to resolve performance issues across the site.
• We deliver escalation support to automation engineers during and after business hours, both on-site and remotely, to ensure hardware and controls software are restored quickly.
• We lead continuous improvement efforts to maximize reliability, uptime, and operational throughput.
• We mentor junior engineers and help build team capability through technical guidance and hands-on support.
• We support innovative automation projects and contribute to system design enhancements for conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.
• We help optimize site operations so customers receive orders with our signature speed and accuracy.

• CODESYS
• Hardware
• Support
• PLC
• Robotics
• C++
• Ethernet
• Profibus

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We operate at the center of our business, moving tens of thousands of products across hundreds of countries every day with a focus on speed, precision, and exceptional service. Our Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team works behind the scenes to keep robotics and material handling equipment running smoothly, drive continuous improvement, and support operational excellence across fulfillment centers. In this Senior Automation Engineer role based in Rockville, Virginia, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, sign-on payments, restricted stock units, paid time off, parental leave, and health coverage from day one, along with safety gear provided for the role. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment.

last updated 22 week of 2026

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