Automation Engineer
Amazon
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Job Description
Automation Engineer
Would you like to work at the largest Fulfillment Center (FC) in the Southern Hemisphere and first Amazon Robotics Site in Australia?
The focus of the Automation Engineer role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and control cabinets. The Automation Engineer will also provide training to the Engineering Technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Learn more about Amazon RME in Australia
Key Job Responsibilities
- Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building.
- Work in a hands-on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.
- Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.
- Work within the AU/EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers by means of troubleshooting and prioritizing.
- Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the AU/EU Controls network.
- Work with IT, EU Controls Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained.
- Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment.
- Support other sites in the AU network as required.
- Interpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings plus understanding and developing improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3.
About The Team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically skilled team of collaborative professionals guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems.
- Experience in dealing with material handling, flow and capacity.
- Relevant experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Ignition, Visio and AutoCAD highly regarded.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.
Key skills/competency
- PLC Programming
- Troubleshooting
- Controls Systems
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
- Industrial Automation
- Preventive Maintenance
- HMI Systems
- IEC 61131-3
- SCADA
- Robotics
How to Get Hired at Amazon
- Research Amazon's culture: Study their mission, leadership principles, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience with PLCs, automated equipment, and troubleshooting, aligning with the Automation Engineer job description.
- Showcase technical expertise: Prepare to discuss specific projects where you've optimized controls solutions, implemented preventive maintenance, or trained technical staff.
- Practice STAR method responses: Amazon heavily uses behavioral questions. Prepare examples demonstrating your problem-solving, ownership, and continuous improvement skills.
- Understand Amazon's scale: Be ready to articulate how your skills apply to a large-scale, fast-paced, and highly automated fulfillment center environment.
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