Amazon
Senior Regional Automation Engineer, NASC AE
Amazon, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Senior Regional Automation Engineer, NASC AE
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 Senior Regional Automation Engineer, you will engage on all aspects of high‑level support for the control systems within a region of Amazon sites. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities, commissioning, on‑call, continuous improvement, change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems administration. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics, structured problem solving, implementation of global support mechanisms, system performance monitoring tools, identification and dissemination of best practices. In this role, you will also develop and implement standard operating procedures, optimal code/parameter sets, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.
What We Offer Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, a matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. We also provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.
Key Job Responsibilities
Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate the root cause and plan actions to eliminate/mitigate downtime of critical assets
Programming and source coding for in‑house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
Develop solutions related to Automation Systems
Project management (PM) of large‑scale initiatives that require coordination of site‑based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish business goals
Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for control the efficiency, availability and quality of the machines, generating reports for improvement purposes
Communicate with vendors and senior leadership to plan and coordinate technical resolutions for local teams or network‑wide issues
Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests
Provide 24/7 on‑call rotational support for hardware and software systems across multiple sites
Travel up to 80 %
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
7+ years of experience working in industrial controls and automation
7+ years of process or production environment related 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 structured programming experience
7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering
Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience with programming software such as RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
MBA or other Master’s degree and/or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification a plus
Manufacturing or complex industry experience leading Controls
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 $121,500 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,100 / 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. Depending 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.
Job ID: A3119379
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About The Role As the Senior Regional Automation Engineer, you will engage on all aspects of high‑level support for the control systems within a region of Amazon sites. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities, commissioning, on‑call, continuous improvement, change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems administration. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics, structured problem solving, implementation of global support mechanisms, system performance monitoring tools, identification and dissemination of best practices. In this role, you will also develop and implement standard operating procedures, optimal code/parameter sets, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.
What We Offer Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, a matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. We also provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.
Key Job Responsibilities
Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate the root cause and plan actions to eliminate/mitigate downtime of critical assets
Programming and source coding for in‑house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
Develop solutions related to Automation Systems
Project management (PM) of large‑scale initiatives that require coordination of site‑based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish business goals
Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for control the efficiency, availability and quality of the machines, generating reports for improvement purposes
Communicate with vendors and senior leadership to plan and coordinate technical resolutions for local teams or network‑wide issues
Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests
Provide 24/7 on‑call rotational support for hardware and software systems across multiple sites
Travel up to 80 %
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
7+ years of experience working in industrial controls and automation
7+ years of process or production environment related 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 structured programming experience
7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering
Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience with programming software such as RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
MBA or other Master’s degree and/or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification a plus
Manufacturing or complex industry experience leading Controls
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 $121,500 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,100 / 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. Depending 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.
Job ID: A3119379
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