Senior Automation Manager, Senior Automation Manager L5

Description

Amazon Operations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy to the moment their item is delivered – from desktop to doorstep. Working in Amazon Operations is for people who like to be active and give their all. We work in a busy, dynamic environment as part of a bigger team delivering on the expectations of millions of customers every single day.

We are open, inclusive, and welcome individuality and diversity. Our teams take pride in a job well done, looking out for one another, ensuring the highest safety standards, and playing their part in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for around the world.

We are looking for motivated, customer‑focused people who want to join our team as a Senior Automation Engineer (SAE). The focus of the SAE role is to fault‑find, troubleshoot, and improve control solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and control cabinets. The AE will also provide training to Engineering Technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

• Be the site‑level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all control systems and sensors within the building, actively monitoring, fault‑finding, and repairing systems to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.
• Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault‑finding to raise the level of knowledge within the site.
• Work within the NA Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers.
• Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the EU Controls network.
• Ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained by working with IT, NA Controls Engineering, and Operations Engineering.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment, and support other sites in the NA network as required.
• Interpret both mechanical and electrical drawings and develop improvement strategies for code.

• Relevant experience with PLC‑controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience in dealing with material handling, flow, and capacity visualization and monitoring.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Solid Works, Ignition, Visio, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English.

• Electrical or mechanical training degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061.
• Familiarity with CE Machinery Directive.
• Experience in a multi‑site environment.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, data analysis, and process improvement techniques.

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

The base salary for this position ranges from $105,000/year up to $136,500/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.