Sr. System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon - Westborough, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Westborough, MA

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About the position

The Sr. System Development Engineer at Amazon Robotics will play a crucial role in designing and developing controls for robotics systems and industrial automation equipment. This position involves leading engineering efforts for product development, collaborating with internal and external teams, and optimizing automation solutions to enhance warehouse operations.

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 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 in design and development best practices
• Contribute to value engineering of the system's electrical and controls hardware components

Requirements

• 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as 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
• Demonstrated experience with IEC standards for electrical controls for robotics
• Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards
• Demonstrable skills in developing testable applications
• Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software / hardware / network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience developing controls code utilizing Codesys platform
• Experience with TCIP and industrial networks
• Experience with HMI design and development

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan