System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

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DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Robotics

Description For System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented System Development Engineer to join their team in building a revolutionary automation system for warehouse operations. This role combines software engineering, controls systems, and robotics expertise to design and develop sophisticated automation solutions. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that transforms how Amazon's warehouses operate, integrating complex automation systems to improve efficiency and productivity.

As a System Dev Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing controls for robotics systems and industrial automation equipment. This includes working with machine control code, networking protocols, and safety systems. You'll collaborate with internal product development teams and engineering partners while serving as a technical leader in the field.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies including PLCs, industrial networks, and various programming languages. You'll be involved in the full development lifecycle, from initial design to implementation and optimization. The role requires a mix of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and contributing to best practices.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave options, and a 401(k) plan. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, and bias for action, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact on large-scale automation systems.

This role requires 25% travel to support onsite system testing, offering opportunities to work directly with implementations across different locations. If you're passionate about robotics, automation, and want to work on systems that are revolutionizing warehouse operations at a global scale, this position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working with cutting-edge technology.

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Responsibilities For System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

  • Design and improve system controls architecture including machine control code, networking, electrical design and safety design
  • Develop controls code utilizing structured text and ladder-logic on Codesys and RSLogix 5000 platforms
  • Identify and implement system optimizations
  • Debug internal and field issues
  • Develop tools and best practices for system monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Contribute to value engineering of system's electrical and controls hardware components
  • 25% travel expected to support onsite system testing

Requirements For System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Python
Java
Go
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting systems experience
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Experience programming with modern languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)
  • BS/MS Electrical Engineering or similar field
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and/or Soft PLCs/IPCs
  • 6+ years of experience in electrical control systems
  • Experience with IEC standards for electrical controls for robotics
  • Experience with Functional Safety standards
  • Solid debugging skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits For System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off

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