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!
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- You will serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
- You will 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
- You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
- You will provide first-level escalation support for site technicians both locally and remotely
- You will perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
A day in the life
As an 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. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. Youll work with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply systems and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts youll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazons signature speed and accuracy.
- 1 years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 4 years of conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures experience
- 4 years of repairing material handling equipment (MHE) automated conveyor systems or related mechanical/controls equipment experience
- 4 years of reading blueprints and electrical schematics experience
- 4 years of demonstrating safety standards experience
- 3 years of troubleshooting and diagnostics of material handling equipment (MHE) experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
- Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls electrical and electronic principles preventative maintenance procedures blueprint and schematic reading industrial electrical industrial controls industrial electronics Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs National Electrical Code (NEC) work order management
- Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks
- Experience in vendor management
- Experience with robotic maintenance
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TN LEBANON - 36.00 - 41.00 USD hourly