The posting
The Field Control Systems Engineer provides mechatronics support for Amazon's warehouse automation and material handling equipment, covering the electrical, controls, and mechanical layers. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving electrical and controls faults, replacing and configuring devices, working with PLC logic and HMIs, interpreting system metrics, and performing IO checks, with hands-on support across both mechanical and electrical systems. The role is a systems-level technical resource supporting commissioning, go-lives, and remote and on-site troubleshooting.
Key job responsibilities Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls faults across MHE (conveyors, sortation, vertical lifts). Perform electrical changes and replace controls devices: MDR cards, sensors, scanners, drives, and IO modules. Configure and parameterize devices (device configuration, drive parameters, network addressing). Work with PLC logic: read, interpret, and make minor/mid-complexity logic changes, I/O, and config files. Configure, develop, and troubleshoot HMIs; support operators with HMI access and operation. Interpret system metrics and logs to diagnose performance issues and identify root cause. Support SCADA / visualization monitoring at a working level. Lead and document RCAs on controls-related events through to resolution. Provide remote and on-site support during commissioning, go-lives, and escalations. Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation; meet First Engagement SLA (≤15 min).
A day in the life This is a field-first role. Most weeks you're on-site at a deploying or live facility, boots on the floor supporting commissioning, go-lives, and break-fix. You run and verify IO checks, configure and replace devices (MDR cards, sensors, scanners, drives), and get hands-on with PLC logic and HMIs to isolate electrical, controls, and mechanical faults, working side by side with OEM and RME teams. You drive high-sev events to recovery on the spot and lead the RCA to closure so the fix becomes a repeatable standard. Expect heavy travel, especially during onboarding, training, and site ramp-ups.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent - 5+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience - Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays - Experience with HMI systems, Industrial Networks, VFDs, Servo Controllers, etc. - Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics - Experience with device configuration, parameterization, and IO checks. - Experience with issue documentation and leading RCAs to resolution - Ability to travel ~50% domestically, with the understanding that travel may increase based on demand, especially during onboarding, training, site ramp-ups, and go-lives. - 5+ years of Experience leading technical projects and equipment go-lives / commissioning in an Amazon fulfillment center or material handling environment.
- Experience in Industrial networking and communications - Experience with machine vision programming (Cognex, Keyence, etc.) - Experience in integrating control subsystems, and with upper level control systems (WMS/WCS) - Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE), or experience in Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) or fulfillment operations
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.
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