System Development Engineer II, Reliability and Maintenance Engineering

Amazon's Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) team is seeking a System Development Engineer to join their corporate-based engineering team within Automation Engineering. This role combines technical expertise in controls systems, workplace safety, and data-driven management. You'll work with material handling equipment (MHE) systems, packaging automation, and distribution processes.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll drive maintenance best practices, manage complex projects, and work with multiple teams including Operations, Engineering, and Safety. You'll be responsible for understanding and maintaining material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in infrastructure automation, programming skills in modern languages, and familiarity with Linux/Unix systems. You'll be involved in monitoring metrics, conducting failure analysis, and implementing process improvements. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology while improving Amazon's customer experience.

You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, from building operations to equipment vendors, making this role perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills. The position includes travel up to 20% and requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Join Amazon's culture of innovation where "Every Day is Still Day One" and help shape the future of automation and maintenance engineering in one of the world's largest e-commerce operations.