Amazon Automation Solutions Engineer Reliability Engineering Team RAE 

United States, Texas, Houston 

645004454

Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) Central Services is hiring an Automation Solutions Engineers.***This role can be based in any United States Amazon location that is within driving distance of an airport to support frequent travel***Key job responsibilities
- Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems including programmable logic controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
- Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
- Mentor CSEs, CSLs and CSTs within your assigned building.
- Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes. Implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
- Act As Subject Matter Expert (SME) for material handling and electronic systems to maximize utilization of those systems
- Perform, utilize, and assess material handling system performance.
- Partner with operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Act as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building.
- Utilize network support resources for guidance and assistance. Provide assistance to peers, as needed.
- Handle flexible workload which may come from management or operations.
- Travel up to 70%A day in the life1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering field OR 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in an Automation Solutions Engineer or similar role
- Experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components and automated equipment.
- Knowledge on programming software such as RSLogix, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms.
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
- Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
- Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing electrical drawings and schematics.