Amazon · 15 hours ago
Senior Regional Automation Engineer
Canton, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $176K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is a global leader in e-commerce known for its speed and exceptional service. As the Senior Regional Automation Engineer, you will support the control systems within Amazon sites, focusing on troubleshooting, project management, and ensuring operational efficiency of equipment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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 deeps for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the 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 will require work activities coordination of site-based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish goals of the business
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%
Qualification
Required
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
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 deeps for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the 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 will require work activities coordination of site-based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish goals of the business
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%
Preferred
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
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 and composite toe safety shoes for your safety
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
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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