Automation Engineer Apprentice, RME

Automation Engineer Apprentice, RME – Amazon

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 the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile.

Come join us on our journey!

The Automation Engineering Apprentice (AEA) will learn to focus on equipment troubleshooting and maintaining material handling equipment (MHE) such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. During on‑the‑job learning (OJL) you will work with complex high‑performance manufacturing systems and will learn to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair systems to maintain process efficiency.

The focus of this role is to learn the skills and abilities to ensure safety regulations and policies are adhered to, assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the automated packaging and distribution equipment, ensure preventative maintenance is conducted on time to a high standard, and provide high levels of equipment availability through continuous improvement.

Amazon AEA apprentices are engaged in the assembly and maintenance of complex machines, plants, and systems in the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering sector or in organizations which purchase and operate such mechatronic systems. Apprentices are paired with journey workers to carry out their work at various facilities, including high automation and robotics facilities in connection with service operations. They are expected to work based on technical documents and instructions and to comply with the relevant provisions and safety regulations.

The successful candidate is an effective communicator, works well in a team, and is self‑motivated. They should have the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate their activities with upstream and downstream operations partners. In addition to developing your skills, you will be mentored by senior technicians to grow in your role.

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. Additionally, we provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

• Conduct preventative/corrective maintenance and basic troubleshooting of robotics and robotic work cells.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo‑eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachs, etc.
• Assist with basic electronics/Programmable Logic Controllers troubleshooting.
• Be physically capable of moving up to 49 lbs, standing and walking during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climbing ladders and gangways safely, and performing regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.

• 1+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT) experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Can commute to the specified work site.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• Commit to a 2‑year onsite apprenticeship following a 12‑week training period.
• Complete a 12‑week training program at a designated training provider.
• Knowledge of Basic Mathematics.

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, or controls field.
• Experience with PLC‑controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Experience with robotics work cells and control systems.
• Experience with Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Codesys PLCs.
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