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Control Systems Engineer II - AMZ22616.6

Mckinney, TXOnsiteFull Time$114,000–$148,200 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • PLC
  • HMI
  • SCADA
  • SQL
  • Ethernet
  • ControlNet
  • DeviceNet
  • Profibus
  • Motor starters
  • Variable Frequency Drives

Nice to have

  • Automated alarms
  • Reports
  • KPI metrics
  • Electrical theory
  • Automated equipment
  • Mechanical drawings

Role summary

Amazon is seeking a Control Systems Engineer II in McKinney, TX, to support North America Customer Fulfillment teams. This role involves planning work for control systems technicians, optimizing material handling systems (MHE), and troubleshooting PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks. Responsibilities include acting as an escalation point, mentoring technicians, analyzing system performance, and collaborating with various teams and vendors on new technology installations and capital projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with 2 years of experience in automated alarms, SQL, electrical theory, robotics, control networks, motor controls, industrial electrical troubleshooting, interpreting drawings, SCADA systems, and control software programming.

Employer: Amazon.com Services LLC
Position: Control Systems Engineer II - AMZ22616.6
Location: McKinney, TX

Multiple Positions Available:

1. Coordinate and plan work activities for the Control Systems Techs/Leads to accomplish goals and objectives of North America Customer Fulfillment teams.
2. Work closely with building Operations, Operations Engineering, FC Start up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety in supporting MHE systems optimization and project implementation.
3. Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
4. Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.
5. Act as first level escalation support for the Control Systems Techs/Leads, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building.
6. Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
7. Mentor Control System Technicians (CST) and Control System Leads (CSL) within your assigned building.
8. Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
9. Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic systems to maximize building utilization of systems.
10. Perform, Utilize, and provide analysis building System Assessments to assess material handling system performance.
11. Partner with other building Operations leadership, equipment
vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Act as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building.
12. Utilize building network support resources for guidance and assistance, and provide assistance to peers, as needed.
13. Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts.
14. Assist with skill assessments for the Technical positions within building operation maintenance teams.
15. Handle flexible work load which may come from management or other operations.
16. Participate in AE conference calls and coordinate with AE central team to complete all tasks required.

Domestic travel up to 80% of the time to perform role responsibilities may be required.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $114000 - $148200)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Basic Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or related field and 2 year(s) of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Must have 2 year(s) of experience in the following:
1. Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management;
2. Experience using relational databases (SQL experience);
3. Experience with electrical theory, Robotics, Controls components, automated equipment;
4. Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components;
5. Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components;
6. Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems;
7. Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings
8. Experience identifying, maintaining, and utilizing SCADA systems and KPIs;
9. Programming software such as RSLogix5000 studio, FT View, and other controls software platforms; and
10. Robotics work cells and its control systems.

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Preferred Qualifications: All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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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