Senior Regional Automation Engineer

About the Role

As the Senior Regional Automation Engineer, you will engage on all aspects of high‑level support for the control systems within a region of Amazon sites. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities, commissioning, on‑call support, continuous improvement, change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure, and systems administration. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics, structured problem solving, implementation of global support mechanisms, system performance monitoring tools, identification and dissemination of best practices.

In this role, you will also develop and implement standard operating procedures, optimal code/parameter sets, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health‑care benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. Additionally, we provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

• Understand and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, Profinet, ASi), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Apply subject‑matter expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deep for engineering issues, supporting a region of onsite automation engineers to investigate root cause and plan actions to eliminate or mitigate downtime of critical assets.
• Program and source code for in‑house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms.
• Develop solutions related to Automation Systems.
• Project manage large‑scale initiatives that require coordination of site‑based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish business goals.
• Create, optimize, and monitor key performance indicators (KPI) for control efficiency, availability, and quality of machines, generating improvement reports.
• 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%.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 7+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• 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 structured programming experience.
• 7+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
• 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 RSLogix
  5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or MBA.
• Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and…