Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician - Shreveport, LA, RME

Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Our Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is integral to the success of Amazon worldwide. They manage risks, minimize system downtime, and find innovative ways to improve the way we work. It's how we'll become a more sustainable business while building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time.

As a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you will lead service technicians on the team in the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will support the Operations Maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing projects. You will help train, and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there's more: we don't wear suits and ties! Come as you are because jeans, t-shirts, sneakers and sometimes a neon safety vest will be your daily outfit.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
• Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor systems in the building
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
• Create and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance and parts used
• Maintain a positive working relationships across all of the Amazon Operations facility
• Develop training plans for service technicians
• Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
• Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation

Please note that while we strive to accommodate employees' preferences for shift assignments, due to operational requirements and scheduling constraints, we cannot guarantee a specific shift assignment.

The following are typical shifts in the Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician role:

Front Half Day Shift:

Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off. The days can be set according to your operational needs, a common pattern is working Sunday to Wednesday.

Hours: Typically, this shift might start in the morning and end in the late afternoon. For a 10-hour shift, this could be 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a half-hour break included.

Back Half Day Shift:

Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off. Often, this shift could be Wednesday to Saturday to complement the Front Half Day Shift.

Hours: Like the Front Half Day Shift, this shift would also occur during daytime hours. Depending on your downtime windows, a typical schedule might be from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a half-hour break.

Front Half Night Shift:

Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off. The days can be arranged as per your needs, such as Sunday to Wednesday.

Hours: This shift would occur during the night. For example, it could run from 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with a half-hour break.

Back Half Night Shift:

Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off. To complement the Front Half Night Shift, this might run from Wednesday to Saturday.

Hours: Like the Front Half Night Shift, this shift would take place during the night. Depending on your downtime windows, a typical schedule might be from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with a half-hour break.

At Amazon, we continuously strive to make sure our opportunities are open to all. We treat all job applications equally, and are always delighted to welcome a new Amazonian. Apply to join our close-knit team and your Amazon RME adventure will begin from day one.