Amazon UK Services Ltd.

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

SeniorAutomationEngineer

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

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The Brief

“Senior Automation Engineer at Amazon UK Services Ltd.. Skills: Automation, Controls Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Delivery. Look after automated systems. Interact with external systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality results

Industry & Context.

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

Problem solving; Fault finding; Complex issues

Eligibility Requirements

Travel required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

HND/C or BSc in Electrical or Controls, PLC programming and implementation experience, Experience with SQL, Linux, Cloud Technology and IP Networking, Develop and/or modify scripts in Java, Python, C, Perl, Project management, organization and problem solving skills, Ability to operate with minimal supervision

Nice to Have

M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or other related engineering degree, Knowledge of at least one other EU language

What You'll Do.

Look after automated systems

Interact with external systems

Lead process improvements

Deliver projects across multiple platforms

Install and commission new equipment

Develop code on different platforms

Solve complex issues across Controls

Analyse metrics for process optimisation

Run and lead FC and Regional Controls Project

Advise and steer Vendor projects

Lead Change Management Process

Act as technical reference and escalation

Drive and Develop Standards and Processes

Identify Skill and Knowledge Gaps

Deliver technical and non-technical system training

Support or develop IT systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering Team; Business teams; FC Controls Engineers; Engineering Teams; Operational Teams; Business Stakeholders; National or International groups

Communication Scope

Communicate complex problems

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

The Amazon Reliability Maintenance and Engineering team keeps all our equipment in excellent working order, from printers to fully automated sortation systems. You will be looking after the automated systems within our buildings and the systems that interact with them from outside the Fulfillment Centre, helping with fault finding, leading process improvements, project delivery across multiple platforms and will be involved in the installation and commissioning of new equipment. You will be a key part of a highly skilled team and thrive in delivering high-quality results and always be on the lookout for improvements. Key job responsibilities • Ability to take the lead and be the subject matter expert within an Engineering Team • Ability to develop code on different platforms • Experience solving complex issues across Controls, Fieldbus and IT Platforms • Knowledge of Process Flo • Proven ability to analyse metrics and leverage them for process optimisation. • Working knowledge of Warehouse Control Systems and Telegrams. • Strong ability to communicate complex problems across business teams. • Run and lead FC and Regional Controls Project • Experience in advising and steering Vendor projects • Experience leading or being a signatory in a Change Management Process • Being a point of technical reference and escalation for FC Controls Engineers, Engineering Teams, Operational Teams and other Business Stakeholders, within an FC, Hub of FC’s or Region. • Sound knowledge of Machine Safety Regulations and Safe Working Practices. • Driving and Developing Standards and Processes as part of a Regional initiative. • Experience working in National or International groups of Engineers. • Strong desire to develop themselves and other CSS within an FC, Hub of FC’s or Regional Group • Identify Skill and Knowledge Gaps within Controls Teams • Deliver technical and non-technical system training to different business groups • Experience supporting or developing IT systems like IP Netwo

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