Automation Engineer

About the role

The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team works behind the scenes to ensure that Amazon’s fulfillment centers operate efficiently and reliably. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems critical for operations
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks like Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks like 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
• Experience identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting 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

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!

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 USD annually.

Schedule

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