Senior Automation & Control Engineer

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. 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 the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. About the Role: As a Senior 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 mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems, implement innovative projects, and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.

Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

You will apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting automation engineers to investigate root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.

You will collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering teams, FC Start-up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation.

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 escalation support to automation engineers, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, to ensure that all hardware or controls software within the building is repaired on time.

You must be able to move up to 49 lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, as well as perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.

• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 4+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
• 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent.

Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments.

Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.

Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.

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