Amazon · 12 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $148K/yr
4+ years expAmazon is a global leader in operations, known for speed and exceptional service. The Senior Automation Engineer will maximize equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers by providing technical support and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in fulfillment centers
Providing proactive controls automation and technical support
Troubleshooting complex control systems and analyzing performance metrics
Driving continuous improvement initiatives
Mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems
Implementing innovative projects and developing system design improvements to enhance site throughput
Qualification
Required
4+ years of PLC programming experience
2+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
Preferred
Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management
Experience using relational databases (SQL experience)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1
Matching 401(k) program
Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
Lightweight fire-resistant daily wear
Composite toe safety shoes
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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