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.

Key Job 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

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 Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1 (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)
• Matching 401(k) program
• Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Pay

Base salary range: $81,000.00 - $101,300.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

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