Operations is at the heart of everything Amazon does and automation is one of the ways we optimise our processes. The Amazon Reliability Maintenance and Engineering team keeps all our equipment in excellent working order from printers to fully automated sortation systems.
As a Senior Automation Engineer youll make sure that our automated systems are working at their best so that our customers get their orders on time. By exploring data on everything from control systems to sensors youll maximise the availability of equipment at your sites. This role puts you at the forefront of Amazons emerging technology to solve complex productivity challenges.
Key job responsibilities
Being the subject matter expert within an Engineering team and collaborating closely with business teams to resolve complex problems
Development of code on different platforms
Solving complex issues across Controls Industrial networks and IT Platforms while analyzing metrics and leveraging them for process optimisation
Running and leading FC and regional controls projects driving and developing standards and processes as part of a regional initiative
Acting as a point of technical reference and escalation for FC Controls engineers Engineering teams Operational teams and other business stakeholders within an FC Hub of FCs or Region
Identifying and address skill and knowledge gaps within controls teams
A day in the life
As a Senior Automation Engineer you will be looking after the automated systems within our Fulfilment Centres (FCs) helping with fault finding leading process improvements and will be involved in the qualification installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Besides your daytoday activities you will be involved in domestic and regional projects. You will be a key part of a highly skilled team thrive in delivering highquality results and always be on the lookout for improvements.
PLC programming and implementation experience with one of the following: Siemens S7 AllenBradley Modicon Mitsubishi
Experience with HumanMachine Interfaces (HMIs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus Profibus Ethernet/IP CCLink ASi Profinet)
Familiarity with ABB or/and Fanuc robots
Completed Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Project management organization and problemsolving skills 5W Fishbone etc.
Advanced proficiency in written and verbal in Spanish and upper intermediate proficiency in written and verbal English
Experience with AWCS and other Amazon sort technologies
Strong understanding of PLC codes of one the Amazon Vendors (Dematic VDL TGW SSI etc.
Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above wed love to hear from you.
Completed Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Experience with SQL Linux Cloud Technology and IP Networking
Knowledge of one of programming languages such as Python JS C C
Understanding of industrial safety standards (e.g. ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 standards)
Experience in a multisite environment
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