Amazon · 19 hours ago
Automation Engineer Manager
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $242K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is a global leader in e-commerce and logistics, and they are seeking an Automation Engineer Manager to lead a team in driving equipment reliability and operational excellence across their fulfillment centers. The role involves monitoring and supporting automation engineers, troubleshooting complex control systems, and guiding continuous improvement projects to enhance operational performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
AmazonKleiner 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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