Sr. Automation Engineer, JP MHE & Automation Engineering

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Amazon’s Senior Automation Engineer, JP MHE & Automation Engineering role focuses on designing, implementing, commissioning and improving material-handling equipment and automated systems in Japanese fulfilment operations. Candidates are expected to have strong experience with industrial automation, PLCs, controls engineering, robotics, conveyor systems and warehouse technologies. The role typically requires an engineering degree or equivalent practical experience, project management capability, and the ability to work with vendors, contractors and cross-functional teams. Fluency in Japanese and business-level English may be expected. The successful candidate should be comfortable travelling to operational sites, troubleshooting complex equipment, leading technical improvements, maintaining safety standards and delivering reliable, scalable automation solutions.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle. Its businesses include online retail, logistics, cloud computing through Amazon Web Services, digital entertainment, advertising and consumer devices. In Japan, Amazon operates major fulfilment centres, delivery networks, corporate offices and technology teams serving customers across the country. The company is known for its customer-focused culture, large-scale operations and use of robotics, machine learning, software and automation to improve speed, safety and efficiency. Employees often work in fast-moving, data-driven environments and are expected to take ownership, solve problems independently and collaborate across international teams. Compensation commonly includes base salary, performance-related elements and, for eligible roles, restricted stock units and other benefits.