Automation Engineer

Join Amazon's largest Fulfillment Center in the Southern Hemisphere and first Amazon Robotics Site in Australia as an Automation Engineer. This role is perfect for professionals passionate about automation and advanced material handling systems. As part of the Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, you'll work with cutting-edge automated material handling equipment (MHE), focusing on fault-finding, troubleshooting, and improving controls solutions. You'll have the opportunity to mentor team members and drive innovations that directly impact customer deliveries.

The role involves collaborating with a global network of professionals, including IT, EU Controls Engineering, and Operations Engineering teams. You'll be responsible for maintaining system documentation, supporting new equipment installations, and ensuring high equipment availability. The position requires expertise in PLC controlled automation, experience with various conveyor and sortation systems, and strong technical problem-solving skills.

Working at Amazon's RME team means joining a technically skilled group of collaborative professionals guided by experienced leaders. The team is crucial in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment across Amazon's global network. This role offers the chance to work with some of the most advanced material handling systems in the world while contributing to the efficiency of Amazon's fulfillment operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within ISO 13849 and ISO 62061 frameworks, project management experience, and knowledge of Six Sigma or process improvement techniques. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or industrial electronics is preferred but not required. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex automation systems while developing your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.