Automation Engineer

Overview

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Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We drive continuous improvement and maintain robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure fast, accurate service. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team partners with operations to support performance and reliability in fulfillment centers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology to help ensure our customers receive their orders with Amazon’s signature speed and accuracy.

• You will serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations.
• You will understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• You will monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
• You will provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely.
• You will perform and analyze building system assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• Flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
• 2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
• 2+ years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs experience.

• Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics.
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience programming with RSLogix
  5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.

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 include working safely, communicating effectively, and following all laws and company policies. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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USA, CA, Chula Vista - 90,000. USD annually