Automation Engineer

Amazon UK Services Ltd. Kettering, England Apr 30, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Automation Engineer focuses on the css will also provide training to the engineering technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

What the role involves

  • The CSS will also provide training to the Engineering Technicians on device troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
  • Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building.
  • Repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.
  • Work in a hands on manner to actively monitor, fault find.
  • Train technicians in the basics of control systems fault finding in order to raise the level of knowledge within the site.
  • Work within the EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
  • Experience dealing with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring.
  • Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
  • Speak, write, and read fluently in English.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Fullfilment Center.
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