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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring an Automation Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers. You'll work with robotics and material handling equipment, utilizing your expertise in controls automation. This position requires experience in troubleshooting complex control systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in automation engineering, with experience in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance. Your expertise in troubleshooting complex control systems allows you to analyze performance metrics effectively and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You thrive in collaborative environments, working with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment systems. Your familiarity with state-of-the-art technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, and SCADA devices, sets you apart in this role.
You understand the importance of operational excellence and are committed to ensuring that customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy. Your proactive approach to controls automation and technical support is essential in maintaining the high standards expected at Amazon. You are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to identify areas for improvement and implement innovative projects.
What you'll do
As an Automation Engineer at Amazon, you will play a crucial role in the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team. Your primary responsibility will be to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers. You will provide proactive controls automation and technical support, ensuring that all robotics and material handling equipment operate efficiently. Your role will involve troubleshooting complex control systems and analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment systems, implementing innovative projects that enhance operational efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to the success of Amazon's operations, ensuring that we deliver tens of thousands of products to customers worldwide every day. You will be at the forefront of technology, working with advanced systems and equipment that are critical to our fulfillment processes.
What we offer
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, a matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. We provide a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow in your career. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
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