Sr. Automation Engineer

The role will be responsible for troubleshooting, design improvements, code implementation, Automation project management, change management and document update for Automation Systems such as [Programmable Logic controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Field Sensors] and Material Handling Systems (MHEs) such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, X-ray machines, scales, systems, and control cabinets.

The role focuses on implementing and scaling up control & automation best practices (including SCADA and OEE) and enhancing MHE reliability across all buildings. They will act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and be on call support as needed.

The role will also provide right training to the RME Coordinators and Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance. The role would collaborate with various stakeholders including Operations, Solution & Controls Engineering, ACES, OEM, Global RME Automation, WHS teams, and field RME to ensure efficient and reliable operation of MHEs during BAU and ART events (LP Indexed: Deep Dive, Invent and Simplify).

Key job responsibilities
Key Job responsibilities include:

Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis
Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change
Familiarization with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC processers, input/output modules, SCADA, HMI, VFDs and field sensors.
Familiarization with various network communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus-DP, MPI and be able to perform network diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Drive control and automation related project progress, and metric deep dive on control issues (OEE, SCADA, AWCS etc. )
Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.
Ensures policies are followed (MCM, Software backups, etc. )
Follow Escalation procedure for control related issues and review contingency plan
Review Controls PPM & inspect critical control spare parts with APM Planner
Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
Work with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering to develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the Facilities Engineering team.
Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets.
Support commissioning of new automation elements and perform Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) checks
Actively participate in local or IN network level control projects and Initiatives
Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the SharePoint site.
Be responsible for Amazon Maintenance System (AMS) Automation pillar Audits
Ensure remote troubleshooting capability is available on a rotational system to provide 24/7/365 support for all hardware or controls software systems during Peak and BAU
- 4+ years of cross functional project delivery experience
- 4+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 2+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience managing teams