Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is building a world-class last mile operation in Australia. AMZL aims to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are delivered quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.

The AMZL Australia Engineering team is seeking an Automation Engineer who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and customer-obsessed to support the development and improvement of control systems for Material Handling Equipment across the Australia region.

In this position, you will support the improvement of existing control systems for mechanical equipment, assist in implementing control systems for newly introduced equipment in partnership with domestic and international teams, and help ensure stable operations. These control systems include network-connected components, and the successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of assigned implementation tasks and post-implementation support, including conducting data analysis when problems occur and partnering with stakeholder departments to deliver high-quality systems.

Beyond controls engineering, you will support the automation strategy for the Australia region by evaluating new automation solutions and improving existing automation to meet safety, productivity, quality, and cost goals under the guidance of senior engineers.

This role involves regular communication with partner teams from Japan, Europe, and WW to support parallel development projects.

This role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne. The position requires regular domestic and international travel (approximately 25% of work time).

Key job responsibilities

• Implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems for new Material Handling Equipment under the direction of senior engineers
• Analysis, implementation, and troubleshooting of existing mechanical control systems
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new automation solutions for the Australia region, including identifying opportunities to improve existing automation
• Partnership with domestic and international teams for project execution, standardization, and deployment of best practices

About the team
Our multicultural Process Engineering team has members from different nationalities
If you are excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture, this opportunity is for you.