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About the Role

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. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. You'll 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, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical for operations.
Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis.
Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely.
Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.
2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components.
Experience identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics.
Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.
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.
Follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.
Consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Skills

PLC programming
Automation engineering
Process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation
Issue diagnosis
Robotics work cells
Control systems
Electrical theory
Controls components
Automated equipment
Ladder Logic
Structured programming
Siemens PLCs
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Codesys PLCs
HMI
Control network components
Motor Controls
Motor starters
Variable Frequency Drives
DC drives
Standard electrical components
Preventive maintenance procedures
Industrial electrical
Industrial controls
Industrial electronics
Robotics
Mechanical drawings
Electrical drawings
RSLogix5000
Studio 5000
FT View
Controls software platforms

Location

Los Angeles County

Work Type

Flexible schedule/shift/work area
Weekends
Nights
Holidays

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

90,000.00 - 112,500.00 USD annually

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
Matching 401(k) program
Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear
Composite toe safety shoes
Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Option for Supplemental life plans
EAP
Mental Health Support
Medical Advice Line
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Paid time off

About the Company

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s 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!

Equal Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.