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
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical to
operations
- Collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering teams, FC
Start-up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety to support MHE systems
optimization and project implementation
- Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems,
including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet,
ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency
drives, and electrical distribution systems
- Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system
performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
- Provide second-level escalation support to site technicians and automation
engineers, both locally and remotely
- Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for
support to restore equipment operation.
- Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes to drive continuous
improvement
- Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling
system performance
- Communicate technical issues and project timelines clearly to building
managers, operations staff and maintenance teams
At Amazon, we continuously strive to make sure our opportunities are open to
all. We treat all job applications equally, and are always delighted to welcome
a new Amazonian. Apply to join our close-knit team and your Amazon RME adventure
will begin from day one. Where it goes and what it looks like is up to you!
