What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Onda
No relocation package mentioned.
This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
Our maintenance and reliability engineering team is a key part of Amazon's commitment to innovation. This team ensures that the tools and technologies we use evolve and adapt to change at the same pace as Amazon. As a senior maintenance and reliability engineering technician, you will help us stay one step ahead by adopting the latest technologies and identifying new, more efficient ways of working. In this role, you will pay special attention to our processes to help meet the demanding standards we uphold and will implement improvements to keep moving forward.
What you'll do
- Apply best practices in the safe use of equipment and supervise staff to ensure everyone follows processes correctly.
- Ensure equipment performance through visual checks, status controls, and preventive maintenance tasks, and schedule additional inspections when necessary.
- Supervise technical staff who are on duty to support their development and act as the first point of contact for maintenance and reliability engineers.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to reduce downtime, so that packages can be processed as quickly as possible.
- Help find ways to continuously improve systems and standardize processes across the entire network.
A day in the life
How you'll work
On each shift, you will lead a team, ensuring all members have the necessary materials and that everything works perfectly. This involves overseeing processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies, as well as ensuring the relevant preventive maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime.
Based on what you observe during your shifts, you will propose improvements aimed at increasing the efficiency and productivity of our systems and, later, implement those changes across all our EU sites. You will also need to use tools such as Scada to monitor processes to ensure their performance, as well as work closely with your direct supervisor on administrative tasks.
Your workplace will be at one of our operational sites. You will work shifts, which may include some weekends and nights. As you gain experience in this fascinating sector at Amazon, you will be able to progress toward more senior roles.
About the team
Description
Key job responsibilities
Requirements
What we're looking for
- High school diploma.
- Relevant previous experience in a technical management position.
- Relevant and practical experience in both electrical and mechanical disciplines, including the maintenance and operation of electromechanical machinery.
- Relevant experience in the field of automation or with material handling equipment.
- Advanced level of Spanish, both oral and written, and an intermediate level of English.
Nice to have
- Desirable requirements are a plus, but not mandatory to apply for the position. If you meet the basic requirements mentioned, we would love to meet you.
- Experience in environments with multiple contractors and across different locations, interacting with numerous contractors and various sites.
- Understanding of PLC-based control systems and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with computer systems that enable proactive maintenance planning and reactive task logging.
- University degree, preferably in a technical, operations, or business discipline.
The role
Nuestro equipo de ingeniería de mantenimiento y fiabilidad es una pieza clave del compromiso de Amazon con la innovación. Este equipo se asegura de que las herramientas y tecnologías que utilizamos evolucionen y se adapten a los cambios al mismo ritmo que Amazon. Como técnico/a sénior de ingeniería de mantenimiento y fiabilidad, nos ayudarás a ir siempre un paso por delante, adoptando las últimas tecnologías e identificando formas nuevas y más eficientes de trabajar. En este puesto, prestarás especial atención a nuestros procesos para ayudar a cumplir los exigentes estándares por los que nos regimos y pondrás en marcha mejoras para continuar avanzando.
What you'll do
- Aplicar las mejores prácticas en el uso seguro de los equipos y supervisar al personal para garantizar que todos siguen los procesos correctamente.
- Garantizar el rendimiento de los dispositivos mediante comprobaciones visuales, controles de estado y tareas de mantenimiento preventivo, y programar revisiones adicionales cuando sea necesario.
- Supervisar al personal técnico que esté de turno para apoyar su desarrollo y actuar como primer punto de contacto para los/las ingenieros/as de mantenimiento y fiabilidad.
- Resolver problemas en los equipos para reducir los tiempos en los que las operaciones se detienen, para que se puedan procesar los paquetes lo antes posible.
- Ayudar a encontrar formas de mejorar constantemente los sistemas y homogeneizar los procesos en toda la red de la UE.
How you'll work
En cada turno, estarás al frente de un equipo asegurándote de que todos sus integrantes cuentan con el material necesario y de que este funcione perfectamente. Eso implica la supervisión de los procesos para velar por el cumplimiento de las normativas y políticas, así como garantizar que se lleva a cabo el mantenimiento preventivo pertinente para aumentar el tiempo de actividad de los equipos.
A partir de lo que observes en tus turnos, propondrás mejoras destinadas a incrementar la eficiencia y la productividad de nuestros sistemas y, más adelante, implantarás dichos cambios en todos nuestros centros de la UE. También deberás emplear herramientas como Scada, para supervisar los procesos a fin de garantizar su rendimiento, además de colaborar estrechamente con tu supervisor directo en las tareas administrativas.
Tu lugar de trabajo estará en uno de nuestros centros operativos. Trabajarás por turnos, lo que pueden incluir algunos fines de semana y noches. A medida que vayas ganando experiencia en este sector tan fascinante de Amazon, podrás progresar hacia puestos más sénior.
Description
Key job responsibilities
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Título de bachillerato.
- Experiencia previa relevante en un puesto de dirección técnica.
- Experiencia relevante y práctica en disciplinas tanto eléctricas como mecánicas, incluyendo mantenimiento y operación de máquinas electromecánicas.
- Experiencia relevante en el área de la automatización o con equipos de manipulación de materiales.
- Nivel avanzado de español, tanto oral como escrito, y nivel intermedio de inglés.
Nice to have
- Los requisitos deseables son un plus, pero no son obligatorios para solicitar el puesto. Si cumples los requisitos básicos mencionados, nos encantaría conocerte.
- Experiencia en entornos con multitud de contratistas y en diferentes ubicaciones en la interacción con multitud de contratistas y diferentes ubicaciones.
- Entiendes los sistemas de control basados en PLC y los requisitos normativos.
- Experiencia en el manejo de sistemas informáticos que permiten planificar el mantenimiento proactivo y registrar las tareas reactivas.
- Titulación universitaria, preferentemente en una disciplina técnica, de operaciones o administración de empresas.
How they hire
Online application
Assessments
Online test · Not every role
Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.
Phone screening
Phone call · Not every role
If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.
Interview loop
With current employees
Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.
- Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
- Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.
About Amazon
Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.
- Industry
- E-commerce and Cloud
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 1,000,000+
- Headquarters
- Seattle, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca
- Website
- amazon.jobs
Good to know if you are moving
- Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
- The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
- Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
- Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
- Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.
In their own words
About the company & team
Our maintenance and reliability engineering (RME) team ensures our systems run at full capacity. We are characterized by our strong technical aptitude and excellent teamwork skills, led by highly experienced managers. Our work includes maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment across our global network of distribution centers. The team includes a range of management profiles responsible for overseeing the development of fascinating technologies, some of which exist only at Amazon.
Our team handles most of Amazon's technical aspects, performing tasks ranging from installing automated packaging systems to overseeing general site maintenance or repairing key distribution equipment. This includes adapting buildings to current legislation so that all staff are safe and our facilities operate as efficiently as possible. The RME team, as in other Amazon departments, offers numerous opportunities for professional growth.
All our work revolves around reducing downtime at Amazon's crucial operational sites so customers receive their orders on time. We often work in the early morning or late at night to carry out maintenance tasks with minimal disruption, which is why we work night shifts. If we discover there is a better way of doing something, we have the capability and the opportunity to develop and introduce entirely new processes or cutting-edge technology, such as Amazon Robotics and our complex-item sorter.
Additional information
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
About the company & team
Nuestro equipo de ingenieros de mantenimiento y fiabilidad (RME) se encarga de que nuestros sistemas funcionen a pleno rendimiento. Nos caracterizamos por nuestra gran aptitud técnica y nuestra excelente capacidad para el trabajo en equipo, liderados por unos responsables con gran experiencia. Nuestro trabajo comprende el mantenimiento, la reparación y la solución de problemas relacionados con los equipos en toda nuestra red mundial de centros de distribución. El equipo cuenta con una serie de perfiles de dirección que se encargan de supervisar el desarrollo de tecnologías fascinantes, algunas de las cuales solo existen en Amazon.
Nuestro equipo se ocupa de la mayoría de los aspectos técnicos de Amazon, desempeñando tareas que van desde la instalación de sistemas automatizados de embalaje hasta la supervisión del mantenimiento general de un centro o la reparación de equipos clave de distribución. Esto incluye adaptar los edificios a la legislación vigente, para que todo el personal esté seguro y nuestras instalaciones funcionen con la mayor eficiencia posible. El equipo de RME, al igual que ocurre en otros departamentos de Amazon, ofrece numerosas oportunidades de progresar profesionalmente.
Todo nuestro trabajo gira en torno a reducir los periodos de inactividad en los centros de operaciones cruciales de Amazon, para que los clientes reciban sus pedidos a tiempo. Con frecuencia, trabajamos de madrugada o a altas horas de la noche para poder realizar las tareas de mantenimiento ocasionando las mínimas molestias, por lo que hacemos turnos nocturnos. Si descubrimos que hay una forma mejor de hacer algo, tenemos la capacidad y la posibilidad de desarrollar e introducir procesos totalmente nuevos o tecnología punta, como Amazon Robotics y nuestro clasificador de artículos complejos.
Additional information
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
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