Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Facilities, Maintenance, Real Estate, Ops Engineering, fulfillment ops

AutomationEngineer

£75–110k ~AI est. Kettering, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Automation Engineer at Amazon UK Services Ltd.. Skills: Controls systems, Fault finding, Automation. Monitor controls systems. Fault find controls systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Provide high level equipment availability

Industry & Context.

Facilities, Maintenance, Real Estate, Ops Engineering, fulfillment ops
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience with PLC controlled automation, Experience dealing with material handling, Experience supporting conveyors and sortation systems, Speak, write, and read fluently in English

Nice to Have

Engineering Degree in UK Higher National Diploma, Higher National Certificate, BTEC National Diploma and Certificate, NVQ III/IV/V Engineering Manufacture, Ieng, CEng, ILM L3+, Fully accredited apprenticeship

What You'll Do.

Monitor controls systems

Fault find controls systems

Repair controls systems

Train technicians on controls systems

Train technicians on preventive maintenance

Enhance MHE metrics monitoring

Provide MHE data visualization

Participate in continuous improvement projects

Own continuous improvement projects

Ensure systems are documented

Maintain accurate backup libraries

Support installation of new equipment

Support commissioning of new equipment

Support other sites in EU network

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

EU Controls network; IT; EU Automation Engineering; Operations Engineering; Global teams

Full Job Description

Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Fullfilment Center PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The focus of the Automation Engineer (CSS) role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. The CSS will also provide training to the Engineering Technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Key job responsibilities - Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building. Work in a hands on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers. - Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site. - Work within the EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers. - Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects driven by the EU Automation network. - Work with IT, EU Automation Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained. - Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment. - Support other sites in the EU network as required. Basic Qualifications: - Experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment - Experience dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring - Experience with at least one of the following tools: Microsoft Office, project management tools, EPLAN, Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Brady or Codesys PLCs, Ignition SCADA or similar platform, Hum

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