Amazon.com Services LLC

E-commerce

SeniorAutomationEngineer

$114–148k Richmond, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Automation Engineer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Automation engineering, Controls systems, PLC programming, MHE systems. Apply SME on troubleshooting. Investigate root cause”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize equipment reliability; Maximize operational performance; Enhance site throughput; Ensure customer orders delivered speed/accuracy; Build team capabilities; Drive operational excellence

Industry & Context.

E commerce
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Move up to 49lbs, Stand and walk, Shifts up to 12 hours, Climb ladders, Perform bending, Perform lifting, Perform stretching, Perform reaching, Flexible schedule/shift/work area, Work weekends, Work nights, Work holidays, Escalation support after hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years PLC programming, 4+ years automation engineering experience, 4+ years process/production PLC automation, 4+ years robotics work cells, 4+ years Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys Ladder Logic, 4+ years electrical theory, 4+ years robotics controls, 4+ years automated equipment experience, Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Nice to Have

Master's degree, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Controls leadership experience, Motor Controls experience, Variable Frequency Drives experience, DC drives experience, Standard electrical components experience

What You'll Do.

Apply SME on troubleshooting

Investigate root cause

Plan actions to eliminate downtime

Collaborate with building Operations

Collaborate with Operations Engineering

Collaborate with FC Start-up Team

Collaborate with AFT Software teams

Collaborate with ACES team

Collaborate with Safety

Support MHE systems optimization

Support project implementation

Understand material handling control systems

Maintain material handling control systems

Troubleshoot material handling control systems

Address system performance issues

Provide analysis across operations

Provide escalation support

Troubleshoot remotely

Ensure hardware/controls software repaired

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Building Operations; Operations Engineering; AFT Software teams; ACES team; Safety team

Communication Scope

Technical support

Process & Methodology

Project implementation

Full Job Description

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. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey! About the Role: As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems, implement innovative projects, and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your technical leadership and design optimization efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational excellence. 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’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety! Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - You will apply Subject Matter Expertise (S

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