Amazon seeks a Senior Regional Automation Engineer to lead automated systems excellence within our Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team. This position requires a technical expert to enhance fulfillment center operations through automated equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-apply systems, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
Core Responsibilities
• Manage control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks
• Track and enhance Material Handling Equipment (MHE) performance across fulfillment centers
• Provide expert technical guidance to automation teams through remote and on-site support
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Start-up, AFT Software, ACES, and Safety teams to boost MHE effectiveness
• Conduct failure analysis and implement system upgrades
• Improve building system efficiency through technical solutions
• Complete thorough Fulfillment Center System Assessments
• Manage new technology implementations with vendors and operations teams
• Maintain network infrastructure and support team members
• Present clear technical updates to stakeholders
• Industrial control systems including PLCs and networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi)
• Develop PLC and SCADA programming solutions
• Direct large-scale automation projects
• Create and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provide rotating 24/7/365 remote support
• Travel up to 80% when required
