Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Facilities, Maintenance, Real Estate, Ops Engineering, fulfillment ops
AutomationEngineer
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“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.
Issue diagnosis; Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Root cause analysis
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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