Automation Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
• 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
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
• Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
• Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• PLC programming or automation engineering
• Process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis
• Robotics work cells and control systems
• Electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment
• Ladder Logic and structured 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 mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Matching 401(k) program
• Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety

Pay

USA, VA, Suffolk - $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Schedule

Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.