Automation Engineer, Reliability Maintenance Engineering📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | Remote | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Join the Amazon Operations' Reliability Maintenance Engineering (AMET) team, the backbone of the Amazon customer experience. This team plays a vital role in maintaining and improving technologies across the global network of warehouses and deliveries. We are looking for highly motivated, customer-focused Automation Engineers to join us.
Automation Engineer Responsibilities
The Automation Engineer primarily focuses on identifying, troubleshooting, and optimizing control solutions for automated material handling equipment. This includes systems such as conveyors, sorters, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and control cabinets. You will also be responsible for training maintenance technicians on troubleshooting hardware and performing preventative maintenance, thereby enhancing the overall technical capability on-site.
Key Tasks
- Act as the on-site subject matter expert for all in-building control systems and sensors, with active monitoring, fault identification, and system repair to ensure a high level of equipment availability for internal customers.
- Train technicians on the fundamentals of control system troubleshooting to elevate the technical knowledge base within the site.
- Collaborate within the AMET Controls network to optimize the monitoring of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics, providing insights and data to internal customers through effective troubleshooting and prioritization.
- Actively participate in or lead continuous improvement projects coordinated by the AMET Controls network.
- Coordinate with IT, Controls Engineering, and Operations Engineering teams to ensure all systems are accurately documented and reliable backup libraries for control systems are maintained.
- Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, and develop code optimization strategies in compliance with IEC 61131-3 standards.
- Perform necessary changes in PLC code and SCADA systems to optimize operations, strictly adhering to the change management process.
- Ensure the reliability of equipment control systems and maintain regular, documented backups of PLC code.
- Conduct root cause analysis for unplanned downtime related to control systems and ensure timely closure of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CPA).
- Communicate with remote technical support teams from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) when necessary to resolve issues.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in PLC/SCADA integration.
- Proven experience in troubleshooting, installation, fault finding, and repairs.
Core Skills
- Proficiency in PLC programming and PLC/SCADA integration.
- Strong skills in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and understanding of control systems and sensors.
- Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with IT, Controls Engineering, and Operations Engineering principles.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
- Experience in managing PLC code and SCADA systems, including change management processes.
- Skill in root cause analysis and working with remote technical support teams from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Additional Information
This opportunity is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position. This role falls within the 0-1 year experience bracket.
Requirements
- No experience required
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