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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community • Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Salary: USD 146,500–242,200 per year
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer Manager (people leadership; senior level)
Stack/tools: PLC/PC controllers; SCADA; HMIs; industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus); robotics work cells; Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys ladder logic; RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View; OEE platforms
Apply SME troubleshooting to investigate root causes and plan actions to reduce downtime of critical assets
Program/sustain in-house solutions for PLC/PC controllers and SCADA-based systems; maintain and optimize control networks
Mentor automation engineers, establish training plans, provide escalation support (day and after-hours) and lead continuous improvement projects
Bachelor’s degree in CS, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or 7+ years PLC programming/automation experience
7+ years in industrial controls, process/production PLC automation, and robotics control systems
Proficiency with Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys ladder logic; electrical theory; industrial networks; servo/motor drives
Master’s degree or Six Sigma Black Belt
Experience with HMI and control network design/programming; RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View
Leadership experience in controls for manufacturing or complex industrial environments
Location & work type: Location not specified; anticipated full-time role, on-site at fulfillment centers (as per role context)
This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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 Engineer Manager, you will lead a team in driving equipment reliability and operational excellence across our fulfillment centers. You'll monitor and support their work in controls automation and technical support while ensuring they effectively troubleshoot complex control systems and analyze performance metrics. You'll guide their leadership of continuous improvement projects and ensure they provide mentorship to junior engineers. 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) devices and programs. Through your technical leadership and design optimization efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational excellence.
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 apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting automation engineers to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets You will program and source code for in-house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms 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 provide escalation support to automation engineers, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, to ensure that all hardware or controls software within the building is repaired on time You will establish training plans and mentor a team of automation engineers
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience 7+ years of industrial controls and automation experience 7+ years of process/production environment PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience 7+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience 7+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience 7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms Experience leading Controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments
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 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $242,200/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.