Automation Engineer , Controls Systems Engineer I

Key Job Elements:
Support and work in the department as required
Helping support daily management of department duties including allocating labor leading meetings assigning job duties and communicating with internal and external suppliers
Providing vacation coverage for Area Managers
Providing policy follow-up attendance tracking (duties do not extend to discipline)
Tracking and reporting of ATS/labor hours
Assisting the floor as an associate resource training associates and verifying SOP compliance
Ensuring successful area performance through tracking reporting and feedback of associate performance
Participating in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity
Filling in as needed with production duties
Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals
Reviewing and updating SOP as required
Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized
Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area
Coaching associates to work safely at all times
Participating in safety initiatives
Referring all job injuries immediately to area manager





- Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 2 years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
- Experience in PLC based controls design development implementation and support

- Experience in dealing with material handling flow and capacity
- Experience with Industrial control systems both hardware and software

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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 SC West Columbia - 81000.00 - 101300.00 USD annually