We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our RME (Reliability Maintenance and Engineering) Team at our brand new site in Horsley Park.
As an Automation Engineer, you will serve as the technical expert who ensures our automated systems operate at peak efficiency. You'll solve complex technical challenges and maintain high-performance material handling equipment across our global network.
Learn more about Amazon RME in Australia

• Key job responsibilities
• Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building. Work in a hands-on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.
• Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.
• Work within the AU/EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers by means of troubleshooting and prioritizing.
• Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the AU/EU Controls network.
• Work with IT, EU Controls Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained.
• Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment.
• Support other sites in the AU network as required.
• Interpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings plus understanding and developing improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3.
  About the team
  Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically skilled team of of collaborative professionals guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network.

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Ignition, Visio and AutoCAD highly regarded.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.
• Electrical, mechanical or controls degree qualifications or related fields.
• Knowledge of data analysis and process improvement techniques.
• Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061
• Familiarity with CE Machinery Directive.
• Project management experience.
  Acknowledgement of country:
  In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
  IDE statement:
  Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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