Automation Engineering Apprentice

Automation Engineering ApprenticeOperations is at the heart of Amazon's business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. About the RoleThe Automation Engineering Apprentice (ship) (AEA) will learn to focus on equipment troubleshooting and maintaining material handling equipment (MHE) such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. During on-the-job learning (OJL) you will work with complex high-performance manufacturing systems and will learn to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair systems to maintain process efficiency. The focus of this role is to learn the skills and abilities to ensure safety regulations and policies are adhered to, assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the automated packaging and distribution equipment, ensure preventative maintenance is conducted on time to a high standard, and provide high levels of equipment availability through continuous improvement.Amazon AEA apprentices are engaged in the assembly and maintenance of complex machines, plants, and systems in the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering sector or in organizations which purchase and operate such mechatronic systems. Apprentices are paired with journey workers to carry out their work at various facilities, including high automation and robotics facilities in connection with service operations. They are expected to work based on technical documents and instructions and carry out their work in compliance with the relevant provisions and safety regulations.They should have the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate their activities with upstream and downstream operations partners. We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!Key Job ResponsibilitiesKey job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Conduct preventative/corrective maintenance and basic troubleshooting of robotics and robotic work cellsTroubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment componentsMaintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachs, etc.Assist with basic electronics/Programmable Logic Controllers troubleshootingBe able to move up to 49lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, as well as perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head