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Operations is at the heart of Amazons 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 an Automation Engineer you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems analyzing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. Youll work with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply systems and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts youll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazons signature speed and accuracy.

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 theres 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 :

• 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 ControlNet DeviceNet 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
• Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 2 years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
• Work a flexible schedule / shift / work area including weekends nights and / or holidays
• Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 2 years of Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens Allen-Bradley or Codesys PLCs experience
• Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 2 years of electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment experience
• Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 2 years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
• Bachelors degree in computer science electrical engineering automation engineering or equivalent or 2 years of robotics work cells and control systems 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 RSLogix5000 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.

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 for more information. If the country / region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 also 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. Learn more about our benefits at IA Davenport - 90000.00 - 112500.00 USD annually

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1