Senior Automation Engineer

About the Role As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support.Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.You'll mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems, implement innovative projects, and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput.You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.Through your technical leadership and design optimization efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy while building team capabilities and driving operational excellence.What Do We Offer?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.But wait, there's more: we provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safetyKey Job ResponsibilitiesYou will apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting automation engineers to investigate the root cause and plan actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.You will 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.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 monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.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.Basic QualificationsBachelor'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.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 QualificationsExperience with programming software such as RSLogix****, Studio ****, FT View, and other controls software platforms.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.The base pay for this position ranges from $102,600/year in our lowest geographic market to $163,000/year in our highest geographic market.Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Amazon is a total compensation company.Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.This position will remain posted until filled.Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.#J-*****-Ljbffr