System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon - Westborough, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Westborough, MA

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About the position

Amazon Robotics is building a new, foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by enabling the integration of multiple, complex automation solutions. The team is seeking a talented and motivated System Development Engineer to design and develop controls for 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 engineering leader for our internal product development teams, internal/external engineering partner teams, and on behalf of our global Amazon customers. In this role, you will design, simplify, and continuously improve system controls architecture including machine control code, networking, electrical design, and safety design. You will develop controls code utilizing structured text and ladder-logic on Codesys and RSLogix 5000 platforms. Identifying and implementing system optimizations will be a key part of your responsibilities, as well as debugging internal and field issues and developing tools and best practices for system monitoring and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will mentor and develop junior engineers in design and development best practices and contribute to value engineering of the system's electrical and controls hardware components. This position requires 25% travel expected to support onsite system testing, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with our systems in various environments and ensure their optimal performance.

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