System Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon • North Reading, MA

432d • $116,300 - $201,200

About The Position

The System Development Engineer will play a crucial role in designing and developing software for controlling robotics systems within a new automation framework aimed at transforming warehouse operations. This position involves integrating various sensors and drives, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing system performance for large-scale deployment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in designing and integrating servos, safety systems, and sensors in industrial automation or robotics.
• Proficiency in programming with PLCs like Allen-Bradley and Siemens in structured text.
• Experience with Bosch Rexroth systems or Nidec motors or similar servos.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, OPC-UA, Modbus).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, and operating systems.
• Experience developing controls code utilizing Codesys platform.
• Experience programming with C++ or Java.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508, OSHA).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and integrate sensors to enhance system robustness and performance.
• Integrate with new drives/motors and devices like scanners and vacuum suction modules.
• Develop controls code utilizing structured text and ladder-logic on Codesys and RSLogix 5000 platforms.
• Conduct risk assessments for robotic systems and implement safeguards in compliance with safety standards.
• Identify and build infrastructure for device configuration and diagnostics.
• Develop test plans and perform system testing and validation for device integration and safety functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Work alongside hardware to identify and fix failure modes.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree