Sr. Reg Automation Eng

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting Day 1

401(k) matching

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Safety shoes and daily wear

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Regional Automation Engineer to lead high-level control system support across a region of sites. You will engage in commissioning, on-call support, continuous improvement, project management, and SOP development to ensure reliability and efficiency of automation equipment.

You'll work with PLC/PC controllers, SCADA, and automation networks, applying data analytics and problem-solving to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 7+ years PLC/automation experience.
• 7+ years of industrial controls and automation experience.
• 7+ years of PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Provide SME support for engineering issues and coordinate actions to reduce downtime.
• Programming and source coding for in-house PLC/PC solutions and SCADA/OEE platforms.
• Develop solutions related to Automation Systems and monitor KPI for efficiency.
• Project management of large-scale initiatives coordinating site automation engineers.
• Communicate with vendors and senior leadership to plan technical resolutions.
• Provide 24/7 on-call rotational support for hardware and software across sites.
• Travel up to 80%.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Robotics control systems

Ladder logic (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/C0

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / EE / automation engineering or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

FT View

Job description

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!

About The Role

As the Senior Regional Automation Engineer, you will engage on all aspects of high-level support for the control systems within a region of Amazon sites. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities, commissioning, on-call, continuous improvement, change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems administration. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics, structured problem solving, implementation of global support mechanisms, system performance monitoring tools, identification and dissemination of best practices. In this role, you will also develop and implement standard operating procedures, optimal code/parameter sets, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.

What Do We Offer?

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

Key job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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
• Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets
• Programming and source coding for in-house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
• Develop 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
• Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for control the efficiency, availability and quality of the machines, generating reports for improvement purposes.
• Communicate with Vendors and senior leadership to plan and coordinate technical resolutions 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
• Provide 24/7 on-call rotational support for hardware and software systems across multiple sites
• Travel up to 80%

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• 7+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
• 7+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
• 7+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
• 7+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
• 7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components
• Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
• Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience leading Controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: 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; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10461765