Automation Engineer, Roma, ATS

Amazon

Full-time - Mid Level

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Automation Engineer (AE) role at Amazon Operations focuses on maintaining and optimizing automated material handling equipment within the Global Amazon Warehouse & Delivery Network. The AE will troubleshoot and improve control solutions for various systems, ensuring high equipment availability and providing training to Engineering Technicians. This position requires a hands-on approach to fault finding and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency of Amazon's operations.

Responsibilities

• Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building.
• Actively monitor, fault find, and repair systems to provide high equipment availability to internal customers.
• Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding to enhance site knowledge.
• Work within the EU Controls network to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide data visualization to internal customers.
• Participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the EU Controls network.
• Ensure all systems are correctly documented and maintain accurate backup libraries in collaboration with IT and engineering teams.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment alongside global teams.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and develop improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3.

Requirements

• Relevant experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience in dealing with material handling, flow, and capacity visualization and monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Ignition, Visio, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate in English and the local language at CEFR Level B2 or higher.

Nice-to-haves

• Electrical or mechanical training degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061.
• Familiarity with CE Machinery Directive.
• Experience in a multi-site environment.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, data analysis, and process improvement techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Career development opportunities