Automation Engineer, EMA5 RME

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

The focus of the Automation Engineer (CSS) role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. The CSS will also provide training to the Engineering Technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

• Be the site-level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building, actively monitoring, fault finding and repairing systems to achieve high equipment availability for internal customers.
• Train technicians in control systems fault finding to raise knowledge and capability on site.
• Work within the EU Controls network to enhance the monitoring of MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers.
• Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects driven by the EU Automation network.
• Collaborate with IT, EU Automation Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure systems are correctly documented and backup libraries are maintained.
• Cooperate with global teams to support installation and commission of new equipment.
• Support other sites in the EU network as required.

• Experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Experience dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring.
• Experience with at least one of the following tools: Microsoft Office, project management tools, EPLAN, Ladder Logic and structured programming from Siemens, Allen Brady or Codesys PLCs, Ignition SCADA or similar platform, Human Machine Interface (HMI), EthernetIP, Profinet, Profibus and AS i or other fieldbus networks, VFDs, safety gateways, and input and output devices.
• Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• Fluency in speaking, writing and reading English.

• Engineering Degree or equivalent UK qualification (HND, HNC, BTEC National Diploma, Certificate (OND/D), NVQ III/IV/V, Ieng, CEng, ILM L3+ or a fully accredited apprenticeship with relevant follow-on qualifications).

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