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. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all 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!
The Automation Engineer is an on-site full time (40 hours/week) role.
This is NOT a corporate or remote position and will be located on-site in a fulfillment center, sort center, or delivery station environment.
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 is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
About the Role
A proactive automation controls and technical support role for fulfillment center operations, focusing on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.
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 is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
•Site expert to maintaining automation systems necessary for operations
•Work closely with building Operations, Operations Engineering, FC Start up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety in supporting MHE systems optimization and project implementation
•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 for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
•Act as first level escalation support for site technicians, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building
•Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
•Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents
•Perform, Utilize, and provide analysis building System Assessments to assess material handling system performance and drive continuous improvement
•Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts.
