Control Systems Engineer II, RME

The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is hiring Control Systems Engineers! At Amazon, we believe that every day is still Day One. We’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance in our fulfillment centers by providing proactive controls automation and technical support. Your expertise will be essential in troubleshooting complex control systems, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement innovative projects. You'll work with technology, including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Through your efforts, you'll directly contribute to ensuring our customers receive their orders with Amazon's signature speed and accuracy.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Coordinate and plan work activities for the Control Systems Techs/Leads to accomplish goals and objectives of North America Customer Fulfillment teams- 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- 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- Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.- 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- Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.- Mentor Control System Technicians (CST) and Control System Leads (CSL) within your assigned building- Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents- Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic systems to maximize building utilization of systems- Perform, Utilize, and provide analysis building System Assessments to assess material handling system performance- 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- Utilize building network support resources for guidance and assistance, and provide assistance to peers, as needed- Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts- Assist with skill assessments for the Technical positions within building operation maintenance teams- Handle flexible work load which may come from management or other operations- Participate in AE conference calls and coordinate with AE central team to complete all tasks requiredBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 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 ...

Control Systems Engineer III, RME

We are a dynamic team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advancements in mechatronics and robotics to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. The Control System Engineering team engages on all aspects of high-level support for the control systems within the Amazon FC’s. This work takes the form of direct field engagement for launch and existing facilities, commissioning, on-call, continuous improvement, change management, project management, training, security, infrastructure and systems administration. In this role, you will develop a team of engineers working directly with a wide number of stakeholder teams, to maximize the performance, availability and quality of the facilities in your region. To accomplish this, you will drive strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including Operations, field RME, Process Engineering, Operations Engineering, World-Wide Design and other engineering entities. Your team delivers robust lifecycle management approaches, that are scalable, reduce manual work and overall reduce the cost of ownership of the systems you support. You will deliver this through the use of statistics and data analytics, structured problem solving, implementation of global support mechanisms, system performance monitoring tools, identification and dissemination of best practices. In this role, you will develop and implement standard operating procedures, optimal code/parameter sets, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to ensure reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment.Key job responsibilitiesUnderstand and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ASi), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.Programming and source coding for in-house built solutions based in PLC or PC controllers and SCADA/OEE platforms.Develop solutions related to Automation SystemsProject Management (PM) of large-scale initiatives that will require work activities coordination of site-based Automation Engineers (AE) to accomplish goals of the business.Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting local teams to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.Create, optimize and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for control the efficiency, availability and quality of the machines, generating reports for improvement purposes.Manage and deal with Vendors to plan and coordinate tickets resolution for local teams or network wide issues.Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests.Ensure remote troubleshooting capability is available on a rotational system to provide 24/7/365 support for all hardware or controls software systems within the sites locations.Ability to travel up to 80%About the teamWill work on a team focused on improving Equipment performance on bottom performing ARS Sites in North America, and the new launch sites.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBS in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline or BS/BA with 4+ years’ experience in maintenance or 2+ years Amazon experienceExperience leading change management in multiple site environmentsExperience commissioning or accepting equipment from integratorExperience troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions 7+ years’ experience working in industrial controls and automationExhibit knowledge and experience with the major MHE integratorsProven experience driving goals with minimal day-to-day supervisionProficient data analyst and new processes developer/adapter ...

Onsite Medical Representative

The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position, you will work closely with the WHS Site Manager, WHS Specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS). This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction. Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to Amazon Associates (AAs) on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis.The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.• Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.• Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.• Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for AAs with work-related injuries.• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.• Engage with AAs and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.• Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploma- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider; AND must have one of the following:- Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); OR- In the last year, six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic (U.S. Army), Field Medic (U.S. Army), Healthcare Specialist (U.S. Army), Hospital Corpsman (U.S. Navy), or Aerospace Medical Service Technician (U.S. Air Force); OR- Current active Athletic Trainer Certification, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification. ...

Operations Manager - Oxnard, CA

Our WW Operations network delivers millions of packages and smiles to Amazon customers every day. We are looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want to join our team as an Operations Manager. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of salaried and hourly talent. You will be responsible for engaging your team during their shifts to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. To achieve this, managers are expected to provide their team with the tools needed for success while driving improvements in productivity and efficiency through data-driven decisions and analytical problem-solving. You will also play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.Our Operation’s workflow has three major components: First mile - where the product is housed and ready for order; Middle mile - where the order is hauled to your area; and Last mile - when the product is delivered to the customer’s door. Please note that all workflows have slight building variations, but one thing is constant: our vision and dedication to the customer.Key Responsibilities and Job Elements:* Support, mentor, and motivate your salaried and hourly workforce* Lead large-scope projects with site and regional impact* Build and execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance* Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises* Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives* Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach* Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts* Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud* Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)* Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)Our fulfillment network launches new Operations sites every year, providing various opportunities for your professional growth. We hire Operations Managers based on location preference and the business’ current openings.To learn more about Amazon’s operations and see how our fulfillment centers in the U.S. and Canada work, watch a short video or take part in a live virtual tour.Video with subtitles: https://www.amazon.com/videotourLive virtual tours: https://www.amazon.com/virtualtoursBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of employee and performance management experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays ...

Site Procurement Manager - Oxnard, CA

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. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.As a Site Procurement Manager for the Amazon Fulfillment Center team, you will own the site’s indirect procurement operation responsibilities, including forecasting, inventory management, purchase order management and Vendor management of 3rd party service providers. You will lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas. You will provide procurement leadership and align with the building leadership team to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s).MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:· In partnership with the Procurement Operations Manager, provide procurement operations support for the fulfillment center, including: forecasting of non-inventory products, inventory management, non-inventory flow and space models, cycle counts, supplier management, procurement transaction and expediting support· Lead team of non-inventory receivers to ensure building has adequate resources and is set up for success· Develop deep knowledge of non-inventory items and align with like buildings to drive best practices· Manage KPI to measure, control and benchmark procurement processes including creation of recurring metrics reports to drive improvements for the Operations network· Develop relationship across the building and network to ensure best practices are being shared and implemented· Align with internal customers, Finance and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets by building and develop methods of measuring and defining savings, value and other category metrics· Using input from the category team, build the category metrics model to track and monitor performance in relationship to the category strategy· Measure actual vs planned savings; as savings trends are identified, own action plans to meet goals and develop solutions · Work in partnership both internally and with suppliers to develop innovative solutions to provide Procurement support to the Operations network· Develop and implement ways to measure suppliers to drive continuous performance improvement on behalf of Amazon· Coordinate the demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items required for building operation. This includes corrugate, packing materials, labor and janitorial services, etc.· Partner with Category team to manage and maintain supplier scorecards. Partner with AP, Suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of vendor payment issues · Support the procurement operations and category management teams· Work is done in a warehouse environment that requires frequent walking around the building. You should feel comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures as many buildings have dock doors that open throughout shifts. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience- 1+ years of employee and performance management experience- 3+ years of supply chain experience- 3+ years of supply chain operations experience- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management ...

Loss Prevention Specialist

The Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) is a key hourly associate position within Amazon Operations. To keep our 24/7 operations network secure and assure operational continuity, we are looking for hands-on and detail-oriented professionals who want to join our team. The LPS leads the effort to efficiently and effectively protect people, product and data (lives, physical property, equipment, inventory, data, & intellectual property) in a designated building. The LPS reports to the Security and Loss Prevention Cluster Manager responsible for their geographical area, and aids them in supporting the Operational team, and cross functional teams throughout the organization. This position is site based however may need to support multiple business units with local travel up to 25%.Key job responsibilities* Conduct confidential investigations and prepare prompt written reports of theft, fraud, and workplace violence/critical incidents* Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities (e.g., loss, associate experience, process improvement, data protection, physical security infrastructure) and define appropriate mitigating actions while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards* Serve as department liaison and security/crisis management subject matter expert for site leadership keeping them informed on key issues, strategies, and the department’s performance* Develop strategies for alarm reduction and conduct system diagnostic for problematic devices by engaging and resolving issues with internal and external partners* Work in an industrial environment that requires walking up to 5 miles a day and ability to lift up to 20 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation. Includes flexibility in working weekends and/or overnight shifts as necessary to needs of the business* Travel up to 25% including one week in Phoenix, AZ for Global Security Operations OnboardingA day in the lifeAs a Loss Prevention Specialist, you will join a team of Security and Loss Prevention professionals providing security as a service to business customers across multiple business units within a dedicated geographical area. You perform regular physical security audits and investigate policy violations, security-related incidents, and loss events. During your investigations, you collect information by monitoring systems and tools, analyzing data reports, and conducting interviews. Your findings help to identify vulnerabilities in our processes, for which you contribute to the development of mitigating measures. You play a key role in maintaining the physical integrity of our sites by auditing and monitoring the health status of our systems with subject matter experts and external suppliers to maintain their functionality. You interact on a daily basis with our external security service providers to ensure delivery of high-quality security services and a smooth customer experience. You also act as point of contact for multiple internal and external departments (e.g., legal, HR, security service providers, local law enforcement) and subject matter expert in Security and Loss Prevention-related matters. Finally, you deliver loss prevention-related education and awareness programs to other teams and liaise with various stakeholders on policy and procedure across all management levels. About the teamWorldwide Operations Security (WWOS) is the global organization that supports field Security and Loss Prevention and is designed to support Amazon’s Worldwide Operations, as well as affiliate and retail businesses. WWOS creates and maintains a work environment that is prepared and secure through global security centers of excellence staffed by subject matter experts in people and asset protection. We accomplish this by creating policy and implementing guidelines; training leadership and staff; using technology to eliminate subjectivity, complexity, and variation; identifying, preparing for, and mitigating risk; and auditing our practices to ensure compliance.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* High school or equivalent diploma * 1+ years of experience in the following: security service, asset protection, audit, investigations, law enforcement, military, risk management, data analytics, inventory control, quality assurance or bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2+ years Amazon Experience and/or LPQ Career Choice Graduate* 1+ years of application experience with MS Office Professional Suite, including Excel to manipulate and analyze data* Workplace incident mitigation or de-escalation and Business Continuity planning experience ...