Automation Engineer

Amazon; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for its fast-paced Fulfillment Center in the UK. The role involves troubleshooting and optimizing automated systems while providing training to technicians. Candidates should have strong PLC control experience, excellent analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree. Join our team to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, ensuring the highest standards of equipment availability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and repair systems to ensure equipment availability.
• Train technicians in control systems fault finding.
• Support the installation of new equipment.

Skills

PLC control experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Troubleshooting skills

Experience with MS Excel

Experience with SQL

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Description

DESCRIPTION: Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Fullfilment Center

Purpose of the Job

The focus of the Automation Engineer (CSS) role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. The CSS will also provide training to the Engineering Technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Be the site level SME for all controls systems and sensors within the building. Work in a hands on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.
• Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.
• Work within the EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers.
• Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects driven by the EU Automation network.
• Work with IT, EU Automation Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained.
• Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment.
• Support other sites in the EU network as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience with automation and any version control tools and experience demonstrating software engineering skills in a previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring
• Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD and commercial off-the-shelf technologies such as Tableau, SQL, or equivalent
• Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of SOX methodology and associated standards (sections 302, 404, AS5, PCAOB, etc.)
• Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirements
• Experience managing change in a multiple site environment and across multiple direct reports
• Experience with project management
• Experience with Six Sigma, or analytical and process improvement techniques

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