Senior Automation Engineer

Description 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. Skills maintenance management, preventative maintenance planning, conveyor maintenance, automation, control systems, data analysis, project management, six sigma, CMMS, maintenance supervision, material handling equipment, sorters, robotics, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical troubleshooting, risk management Top Skills Details maintenance management,preventative maintenance planning,conveyor maintenance,automation,control systems,data analysis,project management,six sigma,CMMS Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Candidates must have PLC and SCADA knowledge or experience to pass Criteria Assessment
• Candidates from industrial automation, electrical, bottling, conveyor, production, packing, or avionics will fit well in this position
• Candidates need extensive electrical knowledge
• Candidates are preferred to have training, management or mentorship skills Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Rockville, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $102600.00 - $132800.00/yr. Base salary o Sign-on bonus split over first two years (split evenly in their paychecks)
• RSU (Restricted Stock Units) grant over 4 years with a backloaded vesting schedule o

RSU Vesting Schedule:

 Year 1: 5% (split between 6 and 12 months)  Year 2: 15%  Year 3: 40%  Year 4: 40%

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o Total Compensation (TC) is the focus, not just base salary o Stock has historically appreciated significantly (though past performance doesn't guarantee future results) o RSUs are denominated in shares, not dollars, at time of grant o Refresher grants typically start vesting after year 2 o Performance-based compensation through additional stock awards o Annual compensation reviews with opportunity for adjustments

Important Context:

o Amazon's compensation philosophy focuses on ownership mentality o Long-term value creation through stock appreciation

• Market adjustments and regular refreshers help maintain competitive TC
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o 401(k) matching o Comprehensive health benefits o Employee discount o Relocation package if applicable Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.