Senior Regional Automation Engineer, IXD Regional

Operations is at the heart of Amazons 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 the Senior Regional Automation Engineer you will engage on all aspects of high-level support for the control systems within a region of Amazon sites. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities commissioning on-call continuous improvement change management project management training security infrastructure and systems administration. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics structured problem solving implementation of global support mechanisms system performance monitoring tools identification and dissemination of best this role you will also develop and implement standard operating procedures optimal code/parameter sets performance metrics and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.

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 theres 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:
- Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers industrial networks (Ethernet ControlNet DeviceNet Profibus Profinet ASi) motor control systems servo drives frequency drives and electrical distribution systems
- Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets
- Programming and source coding for in-house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
- Develop solutions related to Automation Systems
- Project Management (PM) of large-scale initiatives that will require work activities coordination of site-based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish goals of the business
- Create optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for control the efficiency availability and quality of the machines generating reports for improvement purposes.
- Communicate with Vendors and senior leadership to plan and coordinate technical resolutions for local teams or network wide issues
- Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests
- Provide 24/7 on-call rotational support for hardware and software systems across multiple sites.
- Travel up to 80%

- Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 7 years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
- 7 years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 7 years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
- 7 years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- 7 years of Siemens Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
- 7 years of electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment experience

- Advanced degree in computer science electrical engineering or related field
- Experience with HMI and control network components including maintenance troubleshooting programming and design
- Experience programming with RSLogix5000 Studio 5000 FT View and other controls software platforms
- Six Sigma Black Belt or MBA
- Experience leading Controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $121500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.