Amazon.com Services LLC

Facilities, Maintenance, Real Estate, Ops Engineering, operations

SeniorAutomationEngineer

$114–148k Tracy, California, 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, Troubleshooting, Continuous improvement. Apply Subject Matter Expertise on troubleshooting and dive. Support automation engineers to investigate root cause”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize equipment reliability; Maximize operational performance; Enhance site throughput; Ensure customers receive orders with speed and accuracy; Build team capabilities; Drive operational excellence

Industry & Context.

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

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Issue diagnosis

Eligibility Requirements

Move up to 49lbs, Stand and walk during shifts, Climb ladders and gangways, Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience, Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, 4+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience, 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience, 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience, 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience

Nice to Have

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments, Experience identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components

What You'll Do.

Apply Subject Matter Expertise on troubleshooting and dive

Support automation engineers to investigate root cause

Plan actions to eliminate/mitigate downtime of critical assets

Collaborate with building Operations

Operations Engineering teams

Support MHE systems optimization and project implementation

maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems

Partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues

Provide analysis across all operations

Provide escalation support to automation engineers

Troubleshoot locally and remotely

Ensure hardware or controls software within the building

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Building Operations; Operations Engineering teams; FC Start-up Team; AFT Software teams; ACES team; Safety

Communication Scope

Communicate effectively and respectfully

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 of 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

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