Description
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.
Role Summary
The AMZL Australia Engineering team is seeking an Automation Engineer who is experienced, innovative, hands‐on, and customer‐obsessed to lead the development and improvement of control systems for Material Handling Equipment while driving the automation strategy for the Australia region.
The role involves improving the capabilities and quality of existing control systems for mechanical equipment, implementing control systems for newly introduced equipment, and ensuring reliable operations.
These control systems include network‐connected components.
You will take ownership of both implementation and post‐implementation issues, including conducting data analysis when problems occur and partnering with stakeholder departments to deliver high‐quality systems.
The role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne and requires regular domestic and international travel (approximately 25% of work time).
Key Responsibilities
Project management, specification development, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems for new Material Handling Equipment.
Improvement analysis, project management, implementation, and troubleshooting of existing mechanical control systems.
Research, evaluation, and implementation of recent automation solutions for the Australia region, including identifying opportunities to improve existing automation and defining the regional automation strategy.
Partnership with domestic and international teams for project execution, standardization, and development/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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer experience in a manufacturing environment.
4+ years of PLC programming experience.
1+ year of PLC/SCADA integration experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level.
Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions.
Experience working with and managing third‐party vendors.
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing.
Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirements.
Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross‐functional teams across geographies and business units.
Knowledge of safety standards and ergonomic design principles.
Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community.
We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
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Company: Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd
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📌 Automation Engineer, Amazon Logistics (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales