Senior Automation Engineer , EMA2 Reliability Maintenance Engineering
Amazon is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer , EMA2 Reliability Maintenance Engineering . Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- The posting mentions Siemens PLC, Allen Bradley PLC and AutoCAD among its tools and skills.
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Ensure safety and troubleshoot material handling automation control systems at an Amazon fulfillment center.
The Senior Automation Engineer will ensure that Safety comes first in all Facilities efforts. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting, design/implement/document control solutions for material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and be on call as needed. This position will also provide proper training to the RME Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance.
This position requires strong project management skills, effective communication skills, being self-directed, and the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Senior Automation Engineer:
• Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services
• Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis
• Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change
• Familiarization with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC processes and input/output modules.
• Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
• Work with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering to develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the Facilities Engineering team.
• Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.
• Undertake industrial engineering design on existing material handling modules within European network
• Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets.
• Support commissioning of new automation elements
• Actively participate in local or EU network level control projects and Initiatives
• Provide value engineering/ value analysis
• Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
• Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as QS 9000, ISO 9001
• Actively participate in the Control System SharePoint site development
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the SharePoint site.
A day in the life
The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Senior Automation Engineer:
• Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services
• Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis
• Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change
• Familiarization with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC processes and input/output modules.
• Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
• Work with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering to develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the Facilities Engineering team.
• Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.
• Undertake industrial engineering design on existing material handling modules within European network
• Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets.
• Support commissioning of new automation elements
• Actively participate in local or EU network level control projects and Initiatives
• Provide value engineering/ value analysis
• Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
• Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as QS 9000, ISO 9001
• Actively participate in the Control System SharePoint site development
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the SharePoint site.
Basic qualifications
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Experience with PLC-controlled automation
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management
- Experience using relational databases (SQL experience)
- 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
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Senior Automation Engineer , EMA2 Reliability Maintenance Engineering at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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