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Amazon • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (mid-level; focused on reliability and continuous improvement in fulfillment centers)
Stack/tools: PLC/PC controllers; industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus); motor drives (VFDs, DC drives); servo drives; electrical distribution; HMI/SCADA; RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, ladder/structure programming; Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys platforms
Serve as site expert for maintaining critical automation systems and optimizing MHE
Maintain, troubleshoot, and analyze material handling control systems and performance metrics; provide first-level escalation support
Conduct system/building assessments and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and project implementations
Bachelor’s in CS, electrical/automation engineering, or 2+ years PLC/automation experience in process/production or robotics
Experience with PLC programming, industrial networks, and electrical/control components
Ability to work flexible shifts (including weekends/nights/holidays)
Experience with HMI/control networks; motor controls; preventive maintenance; reading mechanical/electrical drawings
Proficiency with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View; familiarity with Codesys or similar
Location & work type: On-site at fulfillment centers with potential remote/support elements; full-time; flexible scheduling per operations needs; tra
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!
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
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
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's 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
Bachelor's 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
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation
engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of robotics work cells and control
systems experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation
engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls
components, and automated equipment experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation
engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of experience with Ladder Logic and
structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs Preferred
Qualifications: - 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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
[https: //www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.