Amazon Technologies Systems Engineer - Sort Automation, Reliability and Automation Engineering [...]

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking a Systems Engineer to improve the reliability of automation systems. You will analyze data and lead engineering initiatives, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in reliability engineering. Proficiency in SQL and Python, as well as knowledge in Robotics and Mechatronics are crucial. Competitive benefits and travel up to 50% included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diverse workplace culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering or related role.
• Experience with process improvement and Lean Six Sigma.
• 2+ years of experience in Robotics and Mechatronics maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data analytics and root cause analysis.
• Lead process improvement events.
• Develop automated reporting through SQL and Quicksight.

Skills

Data analytics

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma methods

Reliability engineering

Robotics and Mechatronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Description

As an Amazon Technologies Systems Engineer, you will be the primary point of contact for internal customers and partners, driving the implementation and continuous improvement of world-class maintenance, repair, and supportability solutions for Amazon's Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging systems within Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers. You will lead cross‑functional engineering and product support teams engaged in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes around maintenance and reliability of these systems.

You will analyze large‑scale data from PLCs, sensors, controls equipment and maintenance records to identify improvement opportunities around preventative maintenance, system optimizations, reliability metrics, and overall equipment effectiveness. Utilizing this data, you will engage customers to understand and document business requirements, drive problems to root cause, and manage implementation programs for corrective actions. You will apply your expertise in robotics, mechatronics, reliability engineering and system lifecycle management to build scalable solutions that ensure optimal performance and availability of thousands of workcells across Amazon’s global fulfillment center network.

Key job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities:

• Utilize data analytics, root cause analysis, design of experiments and six sigma methods to improve reliability and availability of critical automation equipment and robotics & mechatronics systems.

• Develop and deliver impactful data‑driven analyses, based on equipment failure and downtime data to justify need for change and recommendations.

• Lead Kaizen and process improvement events, including Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to reduce downtime, eliminate errors and defects, and optimize overall equipment performance.

• Engage cross functional teams of maintenance technicians, engineers, product owners and leaders within RME to deliver structured problem solving.

• Design, pilot and implement new preventative maintenance standards, interval adjustments, part replacement cycles, and work instruction streamlining based on granular analysis of reliability (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, etc.) trends across assets.

• Develop automated reporting through advanced SQL and Quicksight to provide RME leadership with actionable insights, trends and analysis around equipment uptime, failures, SLA performance, and other key metrics.

• Provides guidance to maintenance teams and field technicians on equipment maintenance and complex issue troubleshooting and resolution, interacting directly with functions like Engineering, Operations and Facilities on technical matters.

• This role will require the ability to travel up to 50%.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

• Experience with process improvement, Kaizan, and Six Sigma, or experience as a lean sensei

• Experience with data scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, or equivalent) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R, SAS, Matlab, or equivalent)

• 3+ years’ experience in reliability engineering, manufacturing engineering, lifecycle engineering or related role, with demonstrated specialization in robotics and mechatronics.

• 2+ years’ experience in Robotics and Mechatronics maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPMS/SCADA/BMS controls system software or hardware

• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making

• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team, or experience leading and influencing your team or organization

• Understanding of: 480V 3‑phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems

• Ability to interpret, modify, and develop drawings both mechanical and electrical

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