Amazon · 3 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $148K/yr
4+ years expAmazon is known for its speed, accuracy, and exceptional service in operations. The Senior Automation Engineer will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance by providing proactive controls automation and technical support, while mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
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
Collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering teams, FC Start-up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation
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
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
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
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or leadership for support to restore equipment operation
Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes to drive continuous improvement
Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
Communicate technical issues and project timelines clearly to senior leadership, operations staff and maintenance teams
Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation
Climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation
Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
2+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
2+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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
Collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering teams, FC Start-up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation
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
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
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
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or leadership for support to restore equipment operation
Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes to drive continuous improvement
Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
Communicate technical issues and project timelines clearly to senior leadership, operations staff and maintenance teams
Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation
Climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation
Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
Preferred
Experience acting in a team lead capacity, supporting, training, and mentoring less experienced automation engineering professionals
Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
Hands-on industrial electrical experience, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings
Experience identifying, maintaining, and utilizing SCADA systems and KPIs
Experience with programming software such as RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
Matching 401(k) program
Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear
Composite toe safety shoes
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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