Amazon UK Services Ltd.

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

AutomationEngineer

£55–75k ~AI est. Wakefield, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Automation Engineer at Amazon UK Services Ltd.. Skills: Automation systems, PLC programming, Troubleshooting, Process improvement. Monitor key systems. Troubleshoot key systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Customers get orders on time; Maximise equipment availability; Reduce downtime

Industry & Context.

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

Issue diagnosis; Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Work early or late hours, Night shifts

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PLC controlled automation experience, Issue diagnosis experience, Continuous process or production environment experience, Material handling experience, Flow and capacity visualization and monitoring experience, Conveyor and sortation systems experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, Project management tools proficiency, EPLAN proficiency, Siemens, Allen-Brady or Codesys PLCs ladder logic and structure programming experience, Ignition SCADA or similar platform experience, Human Machine Interface (HMI) experience, EthernetIP, Profinet, Profibus and AS-i or other fieldbus networks experience, VFDs, safety gateways, and input and output devices experience, Fluent English speaking, writing, and reading, Advanced verbal and written English proficiency

Nice to Have

Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, industrial electronics or technical subject, Experience with ISO 13849 and ISO 62061 frameworks, Multi-site environment experience, Agile and Waterfall project management experience, Six Sigma experience, Data analysis experience, Process improvement techniques experience

What You'll Do.

Troubleshoot key systems

Monitor EU Controls network

Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics

Provide data visualisations

Participate in continuous improvement projects

Maintain accurate backup libraries

Install new equipment

Commission new equipment

Interpret mechanical drawings

Interpret electrical drawings

Develop improvement strategies

Develop code conforming to IEC 61131-3

Keep automated systems running

Ensure machinery efficiency

Share expertise with colleagues

Update Engineering Technicians

Provide device troubleshooting training

Provide preventative maintenance control training

Troubleshoot equipment

Oversee general maintenance

Repair distribution equipment

Ensure building legal compliance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with EU Controls network; Work with different departments; Work with global colleagues; Support other sites; Share expertise with colleagues; Work with automation machinery; Work with RME team; Work with experienced leaders

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Agile, Waterfall, Process improvement

Full Job Description

Operations is at the heart of everything Amazon does, and automation is one of the ways we optimise our processes. As an Automation Engineer, you’ll make sure that our automated systems are working at their best so that our customers get their orders on time. By exploring data on everything from control systems to sensors, you’ll maximise the availability of equipment at your sites. This role puts you at the forefront of Amazon’s emerging technology to solve complex productivity challenges. Key job responsibilities - Monitor, troubleshoot and repair issues with key systems - Work with the EU Controls network to monitor - Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics - Provide data visualisations of troubleshooting to internal stakeholders - Own or actively participate in continuous improvement projects run by the EU Controls network - Work with different departments to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained - Work with global colleagues to install and commission new equipment - Support other sites in the EU Controls network as needed - Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, and develop improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3 A day in the life As an Automation Engineer, you’ll be the site expert when it comes to keeping key automated systems running smoothly. You’ll be working with our automation machinery, from conveyors to sortation systems, and ensuring they’re working efficiently. If something has gone wrong or can be done better, you’ll take the lead in coming up with and implementing a solution. You’ll also share your expertise with your close colleagues. You’ll be keeping your Engineering Technicians up to date with device troubleshooting and preventative maintenance control training, so that your team can keep our automation systems in order. About the team Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically minded team, m

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