Automation Engineer

4 weeks ago

Dartford Kent, United Kingdom Amazon TA Full time

Operations is at the heart of everything Amazon does, and automation is one of the ways we optimise our processes. As an Automation Engineer, you’ll make sure that our automated systems are working at their best so that our customers get their orders on time. By exploring data on everything from control systems to sensors, you’ll maximise the availability of equipment at your sites. This role puts you at the forefront of Amazon’s emerging technology to solve complex productivity challenges.
Work with the EU Controls network to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics
- Provide data visualisations of troubleshooting to internal stakeholders
- Own or actively participate in continuous improvement projects run by the EU Controls network
- Support other sites in the EU Controls network as needed
- Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, and develop improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3
As an Automation Engineer, you’ll be the site expert when it comes to keeping key automated systems running smoothly. You’ll be working with our automation machinery, from conveyors to sortation systems, and ensuring they’re working efficiently. You’ll be keeping your Engineering Technicians up to date with device troubleshooting and preventative maintenance control training, so that your team can keep our automation systems in order.
The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, we’re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range – delivered quickly and affordably.
The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed we’re known for. We’re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazon’s fast-paced Operations network. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.
Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- A UK Higher National Diploma (HND), Higher National Certificate (HNC), BTEC National Diploma and Certificate (OND/D), NVQ III/IV/V Engineering Manufacture (or similar), Ieng, CEng, ILM L3+ or a fully accredited apprenticeship with relevant follow on qualifications
- Relevant experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment
- Relevant experience dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualisation, and monitoring
- Microsoft Office, project management tools and EPLAN
-Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Brady or Codesys PLCs
Machine Interface (HMI) EthernetIP, Profinet, Profibus and AS-i or other fieldbus networks
-Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, industrial electronics or another technical subject
- Project management experience with multiple frameworks such as Agile and Waterfall
- Experience of Six Sigma, data analysis or process improvement techniques
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