Amazon
Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business.
Amazon is known for 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 works tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen, driving continuous improvement and maintaining all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure 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 includes 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.
Key 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 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
Program and source code for in‑house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
Develop solutions related to Automation Systems
Project manage large‑scale initiatives requiring coordination of site‑based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish business goals
Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to control the efficiency, availability and quality of 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%
Benefits 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. Additionally, we provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.
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 industrial controls and automation experience
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 structure programming experience
7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
Six Sigma Black Belt, or MBA
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Amazon is known for 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 works tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen, driving continuous improvement and maintaining all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure 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 includes 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.
Key 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 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
Program and source code for in‑house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms
Develop solutions related to Automation Systems
Project manage large‑scale initiatives requiring coordination of site‑based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish business goals
Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to control the efficiency, availability and quality of 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%
Benefits 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. Additionally, we provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.
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 industrial controls and automation experience
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 structure programming experience
7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
Experience with HMI and control network components, including maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and design
Experience programming with RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
Six Sigma Black Belt, or MBA
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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