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 Automation Engineering Leader, you will provide strategic leadership and technical direction for automation engineering teams across your regions, overseeing both site- based and regional automation engineers and managers. You'll drive operational excellence across our fulfillment network while establishing standards, best practices, and technical frameworks that ensure consistent team performance. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms. Through your strategic leadership, technical expertise, and team development initiatives, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy while building organizational capabilities and driving operational excellence across the network.
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:
You will lead and develop multiple teams of automation engineering managers and engineers across regions, establishing training programs, mentorship frameworks, and career development pathways to build technical capabilities and leadership skills
You will provide direction and technical support for complex engineering issues across the network, driving technician standard work, root cause analysis and implementing scalable solutions to eliminate critical asset downtime
You will drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for automation teams across your network, ensuring each team is compliant with operational standards and targets
You will drive adoption of control systems standards, optimal code/parameter sets, and technical frameworks for PLC/PC controllers, SCADA/OEE platforms, and material handling systems
You will drive network-wide continuous improvement initiatives focused on upskilling the organization and large-scale projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships to achieve business objectives and operational excellence, with travel up to 80% to support automation engineering operations and ensure consistent implementation of standards and best practices across multiple facilities and regions
Internal job description
Please review the Field Ops Transfer Policy on AtoZ to ensure you are eligible to apply for this role.
Basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or 10+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
10+ years of working in industrial controls and automation experience
10+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
10+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
10+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
10+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
10+ years of leading engineering teams or managing technical personnel experience
Preferred qualifications
Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering
MBA or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience with programming software such as RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
Experience with manufacturing or complex industry leading Controls at a multi-site or network level
Experience developing technical standards and best practices for large-scale automation systems
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of working in industrial controls and automation experience
10+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
10+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
10+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
10+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
10+ years of leading engineering teams or managing technical personnel experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or 10+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering
MBA or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience with programming software such as RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
Experience with manufacturing or complex industry leading Controls at a multi-site or network level
Experience developing technical standards and best practices for large-scale automation systems
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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, AZ, Glendale - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Hesperia - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
USA, FL, San Antonio - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Union City - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Stoughton - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 201,100.00 - 272,100.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 164,500.00 - 222,700.00 USD annually
USA, TX, CLEBURNE - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Kent - 182,800.00 - 247,400.00 USD annually
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