System Development Engineer, Operations Engineering

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world, from the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

Our overall mission is simple: we want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation. This is your chance to make history.

As a result of continued rapid growth, we are currently seeking a Systems Development Engineer within Global Engineering Services.


Key job responsibilities
This role will be responsible for collaborating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) on developing, standardizing, implementing, and troubleshooting controls, electrical, and hardware solutions for robotics and material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and develop to meet scaling needs. The Systems Development Engineer will be defining requirements and standards from individual work cells to large complex MHE integration across multiple vendors. The position will balance controls and software integration between internal and external stakeholders, as well as provide commissioning support to the Operations Engineering Teams on achieving system performance prior to/during/and after launch of greenfield sites and/or retrofit sites.
The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Systems Development Engineer:
• Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services
• Perform programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial power controller (IPC) control level issues and performance diagnosis
• Define and measure system performance KPIs, leveraging industry standard PackML
• Follow and enforce industrial network security requirements
• Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder and/or structured text code change
• Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
• Work with IT, FC Software, Vendors, and Operations Engineering to support new material handling equipment (MHE) systems deployments
• Undertake industrial engineering design on existing and new material handling systems across World Wide network

• Develop and standardize modular PLC or IPC code that can be utilized for vendors to utilize in the MHE systems
• Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, and integration specifications
• Support commissioning of new automation elements / designs
• Actively participate in local or World-Wide network level control projects and Initiatives
• Provide value engineering/ value analysis
• Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety (H&S) procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
• Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as the NEC and NFPA.
• Support emulation and simulation modeling of material handling systems.
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the global project repository
• Partner with all FC stakeholders in order to build effective relationships
• Conduct Post go-audits to determine what good looks like with the stakeholders of the fulfillment centers.
• Ability to travel up to 75%


A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
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 skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM field
- 4+ years’ experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation.
- 2+ years’ experience directly managing and responsible for large material handling or automation projects.
- Design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook.
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced industrial engineering, project management and implementation experience
- Experience with, or desire to learn, the following: Robocontrollers, Microcontrollers, Robot Computers and SBCs, Robot Servo Controllers, PWM & Advanced Signal Driven DC Motor Controllers, Robot Stepper Motor Controllers
- Strong IPC based control systems experience
- Experience with equipment OEE and/or PackML integration and data ingestion

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

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