• System Development Engineer II, Engineering…

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Amazon Robotics is building new automation systems which will transform warehouse operations. The team is seeking a talented and motivated System Development Engineer to design and develop controls for the integration of robotics systems and industrial automation equipment.

     

    The System Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing various automation solutions, while acting as an integration resource for our internal product development teams, and on behalf of our global Amazon customers.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Design, simplify and continuously 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 Studio 5000 platforms

     

    - Identify and implement system optimizations

     

    - Contribute to value engineering of the system’s electrical and controls hardware components

     

    - 50% travel expected to support onsite system testing

     

    If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

     

    To apply for this role, candidates must initiate an informational meeting with the hiring manager by clicking the "Request Informational" button at the top of the job listing.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience

     

    - 5+ years of control system working experience in PLC-based controls design, development, implementation and support

     

    - 5+ years machine control code development experience with practical experience in structured text and/or ladder-logic

     

    - Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLC and Soft PLCs/IPCs

     

    - Experience deploying and supporting industrial automation products at scale

     

    - Experience utilizing software development best practices for code management and code reviews

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Knowledge of engineering practices for software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, certification, and live site operational testing

     

    - Experience developing controls code utilizing Codesys platform

     

    - Experience with industrial automation and controls system design

     

    - Experience with TCP/IP and industrial networks

     

    - Experience with industrial automation safety design

     

    - Embedded programming experience with C/C++, Java, Python, or similar languages

     

    - Experience with HMI design and development

     

    - Ability to recognize and implement improvements to the human aspects of systems development, implementation, and use

     

    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 $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/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.