Amazon - Chester, VA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Chester, VA
10,001+ employees
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
About the position
The Control Systems Lead at Amazon is responsible for leading a team of service technicians in maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Material Handling Equipment (MHE) control systems to ensure optimal operational performance. This role involves designing solutions for complex problems, managing projects, and training technicians, all while promoting a safe working environment and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
- Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers.
- Act as first level escalation support for the control system technician teams.
- Monitor MHE metrics and partner with Controls Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems.
- Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
- Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team.
- Develop training plans for Control Systems Technicians.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience with Motor Controls (motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components).
- 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
- 3+ years with SCADA systems and KPIs.
- 3+ years of experience supporting a wide range of conveyors and sortation systems.
- Leadership and project management experience.
- 1+ year of experience working with Allen Bradley.
- 1+ years maintaining and troubleshooting robotics systems.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate's degree or 2+ years of professional or military experience.
- Experience with ASRS systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Benefits from day one
