Amazon · 19 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $163K/yr
4+ years expAmazon is a global leader in e-commerce and logistics, known for its speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support, mentoring junior engineers, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems critical to operations
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 second-level escalation support to site technicians and automation engineers, both locally and remotely
Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters 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 building managers, operations staff and maintenance teams
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 including weekends, nights, and holidays
4+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience
4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent
Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments
Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
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
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VP & CTO
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