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Hardware Support Engineer

Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center Technical Support

This position will be based out of Omaha, Nebraska or surrounding area

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

We are seeking exceptional candidates who possess a blend of technical and customer-facing skills to successfully support the Amazon Mobile-Robotic Systems. This job will require a unique combination of flexibility, troubleshooting, creativity, problem-solving skills, drive and ability to travel. As part of this highly visible team, candidates have the opportunity to work closely with Amazon fulfillment and transportation customers to contribute to the successful deployment and reliable operations of the Mobile-Robotic Systems.

A successful candidate will have technical aptitude, a passion for hardware, broad troubleshooting skills, and a desire to work within an elite group at the leading edge of Amazon's Mobile-Robotic systems engineering.

Key job responsibilities

• Front line resolution of RME technical inquiries and escalations; the topics of these inquiries and escalations may include but are not limited to: Hardware Failures, Degraded Hardware Performance and Safety Critical Issues.
• Provide On-Site Support to building deployments (recover disabled drives, ensure HW functionality, coordinate and deliver RME Trainer Training, ensure spares & tools are in place, facilitate EAM uploads and set-up etc.).
• Works with reachback support teams on resolution of complex technical inquiries and escalations.
• Proactively monitor system performance and react to field issues using pre-defined troubleshooting methods to address concerns associated with hardware and floor health and escalate to RME and HSE Leadership when necessary.
• Present site hardware status at daily HSE Stand-Up Meetings using established performance dashboards.
• Collect, analyze, and report field failure data and quality trends to field quality and other reachback support engineers.
• Coordinate site audit schedule and pre-audit communication. Execute on-site AR audits and prepare audit reports. Work with local teams to develop and track corrective action plans to completion.
• Collect data and provide preliminary analysis for biweekly SME sessions with site RME teams (Area Maintenance Managers, Lead Techs, and other HSEs). Review hardware performance, training, upcoming retrofits, product quality incidents and maintain action register at the sessions.
• Collect voice of the customer feedback regarding continuous improvements for AR processes, tools and fixtures.
• Conduct ARU field training and certification classes for RME.
• Conduct field tests and collect field data in support of AR initiatives and projects.

About the team

The Field Hardware Support Engineering (FHSE) team strives to ensure that our customer, site Reliability and Maintenance Engineers, are self sufficient in maintaining Amazon Robotic technologies. Our team achieves this by identifying deficiencies, communicating risk, and proposing mitigation strategies. Our hands-on approach to testing, troubleshooting, and investigating puts us in the shoes of the operators and technicians in the field. We then work backwards to satisfy the engineering requirements partnering with safety, hardware, software, and other support teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Experience leading disciplined technical problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel between 30-50% of the time to domestic sites within assigned support region.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Engineering and/or MBA
• 1-2 years of experience designing and/or supporting robotics systems
• Experience with 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, or comparable root cause analysis methodologies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $67,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.