Senior Automation Engineer

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Amazon is looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team at our Fulfillment Center (FC) in Kojetin close to Brno.

The Automation Engineer will ensure that Safety comes first in all Facilities efforts. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting design/implement/document control solutions for material handling systems act as a liaison for internal and external resources and be on call as needed. This position will also provide proper training to the Facility Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance.
This position requires strong project management skills effective communication skills being self-directed and the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Automation Engineer:
Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment material and services
Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis
Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change
Familiarization with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC processers and input/output modules.
Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
Work with IT FC Software and Operations Engineering to develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the Facilities Engineering team.
Be responsible for incident follow-up root cause analysis and documentation.
Undertake industrial engineering design on existing material handling modules within European network
Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams conveyor and equipment layouts installation details schedules and budgets.
Support commissioning of new automation elements
Actively participate in local or EU network level control projects and Initiatives
Provide value engineering/ value analysis
Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
Use AutoCAD to review develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as QS 9000 ISO 9001
Actively participate in the Control System SharePoint site development
Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the SharePoint site.





Key job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building. Work in a hands-on manner to actively monitor fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.
Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.
Work within the EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers by means of troubleshooting and prioritizing.
Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the EU Controls network.
Work with IT EU Controls Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained.
Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment.
Support other sites in the EU network as required.
Interpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings plus understanding and developing improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3.


- Relevant experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
- Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
- Experience in dealing with material handling flow and capacity visualization and monitoring.
- Experience with Microsoft Office SolidWorks Ignition Visio and AutoCAD.
- Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English and the local language at CEFR Level B2 or higher.

- Electrical or mechanical training degree in computer science mechanical engineering electrical engineering or related fields.
- Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061
- Familiarity with CE Machinery Directive.
- Experience in a multi-site environment.
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma data analysis and process improvement techniques.

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