Senior Regional Automation Engineer, Amazon Pharmacy RME
Amazon is known for its speed, accuracy, and exceptional service in the pharmacy sector, delivering thousands of prescriptions daily. The Senior Regional Automation Engineer will support the reliability and maintenance of robotics and material handling systems, driving continuous improvement and collaborating with various teams to optimize operations. Responsibilities • Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for controls engineering issues, supporting automation engineers and technicians to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets • Collaborate with building Operations, Operations Engineering / PAVE teams, FC Start-up Team, IT/Software teams, ACES team, and Safety to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation • Understand, maintain and troubleshoot pharmacy specific equipment, material handling control systems, including Fanuc Robots, PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical control panels / distribution systems • Monitor RME / MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations • Provide escalation support to automation engineers and technicians, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, to ensure that all hardware or controls software within the building is repaired on time • Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or leadership for support to restore equipment operation. • Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes to drive continuous improvement • Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance pharmacy equipment and material handling system performance • Communicate technical issues, corrective actions, and project timelines clearly to senior leadership, operations staff and maintenance teams • Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation • Climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation. • Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head • Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists • Travel 30-50% Skills • 4+ years of PLC programming experience • 2+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 5+ years of professional or military experience • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays • Experience with programming software such as RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms, plus SQL database and data mining. Experience identifying, maintaining, and utilizing SCADA systems and KPIs. Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management • FANUC Robotics experience in programming, troubleshooting, repairing, and mastering, and any certification / training is a bonus. • Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components • Hands-on industrial electrical experience, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems • Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings • Experience acting in a team lead capacity, supporting, training, and mentoring less experienced automation engineering professionals Benefits • Equity • Sign-on payments • Medical • Financial • Other benefits Company Overview • Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18969 in 2025, 21175 in 2024, 19057 in 2023, 24088 in 2022, 12233 in 2021, 14881 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job