Automation Engineer

Amazon UK Services Ltd. Durham, England May 12, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

This Automation Engineer role is focused on whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

How the role is set up

With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation. Amazon is looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team at our MME2 Fulfillment Center (FC) in Bowburn.

Engineering work involved

Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. The Automation Engineer will ensure that Safety comes first in all Facilities efforts. This position will also provide proper training to the Facility Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance.

Technical skills and requirements

  • The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Automation Engineer.
  • Experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
  • Experience dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring.

Job details

  • Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.
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