Automation Engineer - Reliability & Controls Expert

Amazon.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon, a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Reliability Maintenance Engineering team in Abu Dhabi. You will fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls for automated material handling equipment, while training technicians in device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

You will collaborate with IT, EU Controls, and Operations to document systems, maintain backups, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with PLC controlled automation in continuous processes.
• Experience supporting conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience in material handling visualization and monitoring.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Ignition, Visio and AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English.

Responsibilities

• Be the site level SME for controls systems and sensors; monitor, fault find, and repair for high equipment availability.
• Train technicians in control system fault finding and protective maintenance.
• Collaborate in EU Controls network to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization/data to internal customers.
• Own or participate in continuous improvement projects coordinated by the EU Controls network.
• Ensure documentation and backup libraries are maintained; support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Work with global teams to support site projects and ensure proper change management.
• Interpret drawings (mechanical/electrical) and develop improvements compliant with IEC 61131-3.
• Lead readiness checks, after-action reviews, and contingency planning.

Skills

PLC automation

Fault diagnosis

Conveyor systems

Material Handling Visualization

English communication

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Ignition

Visio

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon, a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Reliability Maintenance Engineering team in Abu Dhabi. You will fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls for automated material handling equipment, while training technicians in device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

You will collaborate with IT, EU Controls, and Operations to document systems, maintain backups, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment