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Automation Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which lets employers permanently sponsor foreign professionals. Your employer files with DOL, then USCIS, converting a job offer into lawful permanent residency. Roles involving PLC programming, robotics, or industrial control systems consistently attract sponsoring employers.
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Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy.
What Do We Offer?
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
- You will understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
- You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
- You will provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
- You will perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
- Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics
- Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
- Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, LA, Baton Rouge
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy.
What Do We Offer?
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
- You will understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
- You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
- You will provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
- You will perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
- Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics
- Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
- Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, LA, Baton Rouge
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Automation Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a closely related field. If your bachelor's plus progressive experience adds up to a master's equivalent, document it clearly before approaching employers.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Search the OFLC Wage Search for certified PERM applications filed under SOC code 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-3024 (Electro-Mechanical Technicians). Manufacturers, aerospace firms, and automotive suppliers file consistently in this category.
Find green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Automation Engineer openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where the hiring process already accounts for PERM timelines, so you're not negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location before PERM is filed. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level matches the actual duties in your job description.
Request a concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and preference category, ask your employer to file the I-140 petition and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. USCIS allows this, and it significantly compresses the wait time to a green card decision.
Document technical scope to survive PERM audits
DOL audits Automation Engineer PERM cases more frequently when job duties overlap with multiple SOC codes. Ensure your employer's job description specifies the control systems, automation platforms, or programming languages required, rather than listing generic engineering tasks.
Green Card Automation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Engineer role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate an advanced degree is standard for the position. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. Many Automation Engineer positions qualify under either category, and the employer chooses based on the role's documented requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Automation Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. There's no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, so your employer can file anytime. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes longer than an H-1B approval, but the result is permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Automation Engineer roles?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, advertise the Automation Engineer position to U.S. workers at the prevailing wage, and certify to DOL that no qualified U.S. applicants were rejected. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, certifies the PERM. Your employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Only after I-140 approval can you proceed to adjustment of status or consular processing.
How can I find Automation Engineer jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Automation Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship history up front means you avoid roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but practically unlikely, saving significant time during your job search.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is pending?
Yes, under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Automation Engineers, a move to a comparable controls or robotics role at a new employer generally qualifies, but confirm the SOC code alignment with your new employer before accepting an offer.