Automation Engineer at ADCI - Karnataka

Department: fulfillment-and-operations

Setup: On-site
Location: Sydney, New South Wales · Melbourne, Victoria
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Description

Amazon Logistics is hiring an Automation Engineer to lead control-system development and improvement for material handling equipment in Australia, including implementation, troubleshooting, data analysis, and regional automation strategy. The role partners with domestic and international teams, requires regular travel, and is based in Sydney or Melbourne. Candidates need a bachelor's degree, at least five years of manufacturing engineering experience, four years of PLC programming experience, and one year of PLC/SCADA integration experience.

Required Skills

PLC programming
PLC/SCADA integration
Project management
Troubleshooting
Data analysis
AutoCAD
VBA
SQL
Six Sigma
Lean manufacturing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of industrial, operations, manufacturing, or project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
4+ years of PLC programming experience
1+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience
Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL
Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies, and storage solutions
Experience working with and managing third-party vendors
Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
Experience with material handling equipment safety standards and OEM requirements
Experience influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams across geographies and business units
Knowledge of safety standards and ergonomic design principles