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A day to take a first step. A day to look forwards to new challenges. And today is that day for you. It's your day to be part of something great. A day to make your ideas come to life. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. \nOur overall mission is simple: We want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation. This is your chance to make history. \nAmazon is looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team at our Fulfillment Center (FC) in Dobrovíz close to Prag.\nThe Automation Engineer will ensure that Safety comes first in all Facilities efforts. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting, design/implement/document control solutions for material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and be on call as needed. This position will also provide proper training to the Facility Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance.\nThis position requires strong project management skills, effective communication skills, being self-directed, and the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment. \nThe following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Automation Engineer: \nPrepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services\nPerform PLC control level issue diagnosis\nFollow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change\nFamiliarization with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC processers and input/output modules. \nProvide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components \nWork with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering to develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the Facilities Engineering team. \nBe responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.\nUndertake industrial engineering design on existing material handling modules within European network\nProvide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets.\nSupport commissioning of new automation elements\nActively participate in local or EU network level control projects and Initiatives\nProvide value engineering/ value analysis\nEnsures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness\nUse AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings \nFully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as QS 9000, ISO 9001\nActively participate in the Control System SharePoint site development \nDocument control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the SharePoint site. Key job responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES:\nBe the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building. Work in a hands-on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.\nTrain technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.\nWork within the EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers by means of troubleshooting and prioritizing.\nActively participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the EU Controls network.\nWork with IT, EU Controls Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained.\nWork alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment.\nSupport other sites in the EU network as required.\nInterpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings plus understanding and developing improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3.\nBasic qualifications\n- - Relevant experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.\n- - Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems.\n- - Experience in dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring.\n- - Experience with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Ignition, Visio and AutoCAD.\n- - Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English and the local language at CEFR Level B2 or higher.\n- - Electrical or mechanical training degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields.\nPreferred qualifications\n- - Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061\n- - Familiarity with CE Machinery Directive.\n- - Experience in a multi-site environment.\n- - Project management experience.\n- - Knowledge of data analysis and process improvement techniques.\nAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. 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