Regional Automation Engineer, Amazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering - IntlRME

Amazon.com; Ciénega de Flores; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Regional Automation Engineer for IntlRME to design, program, test, and implement software solutions that boost productivity and quality at fulfillment sites.

The role involves traveling to sites (≈30%) and leading large-scale automation initiatives across LATAM and Europe, with support responsibilities and SME guidance for local teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience with distributed systems at scale.
• Experience coding or scripting in at least one language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, PowerShell).
• Experience with open-source technologies like Linux, Spring or React.
• Experience designing or architecting reliable and scalable systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.
• Experience (non-internship) in professional software development.

Responsibilities

• Understand and troubleshoot automation and control systems across sites.
• Programming and source coding for in-house solutions based on PLC/PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms.
• Lead international innovative solutions related to Automation Systems.
• Project management of large-scale initiatives coordinating site-based Automation Engineers to meet business goals.
• Apply SME guidance to investigate root causes and mitigate downtime of critical assets.
• Create, optimize and monitor KPIs for efficiency, availability and quality of machines.
• Coordinate with Vendors to plan tickets resolution for local and network-wide issues.
• Provide technical guidance for collaboration projects with other Amazon teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure remote troubleshooting capability provides 24/7/365 support for hardware or control software.

Skills

Automation

Programming

CI/CD

Scripting languages

Tools

Linux

Spring

React

Job description

Regional Automation Engineer, Amazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering - IntlRME

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented, smart, and driven people. We are one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

We are looking for an experienced Regional Automation Engineer (RAE) to join our Intl Reliability Maintenance Engineering (Intl RME) team, focusing on design, program, test and implement software solutions and processes that enhance the productivity and quality of our fulfillment sites.

This regional role is an opportunity to become part of our team and make a real impact in different Amazon sites across the world, managing large-scale projects and initiatives, providing technical support to local teams and creating innovative solutions to adopt world class automated technologies and systems.

This role requires travel to sites for support around 30%. This role is for SEU-LATAM AE Team, which scope is within Europe and LATAM.

Key job responsibilities

• Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Programming and source coding for in-house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms.
• Lead international innovate solutions related to Automation Systems.
• Project Management (PM) of large-scale initiatives that will require work activities coordination of site-based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish goals of the business.
• Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting local teams to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.
• Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for control the efficiency, availability and quality of the machines, generating reports for improvement purposes.
• Manage and deal with Vendors to plan and coordinate tickets resolution for local teams or network wide issues.
• Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests.
• Ensure remote troubleshooting capability is available on a rotational system to provide 24/7/365 support for all hardware or controls software systems within the sites locations.

About the team

Inclusive team culture

At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust

Mentorship& Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work Life Balance

We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale
• Experience coding, scripting, automating in at least one language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
• Experience with open-source technologies like Linux, Spring or React
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Experience (non-internship) in professional software development

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.