Robotics Control Engineer Amazon Robotics

Do you want to create worldwide impact in robotics while solving challenges at the edge of robotics research Our team in Amazon Robotics builds highperformance realtime robotic systems that can perceive learn and act intelligently alongside humans at Amazon scale. Our mission is to enable robots to interact safely efficiently and fluently with the clutter and uncertainty of realworld fulfillment centers. Our solutions enable robots to learn from their own experiences from each other and from humans to build intelligence that feeds itself.

We are seeking an experienced Robotics Control Engineer to join our Motion Planning and Control team. In this role you will leverage your experience and insights gained from delivering systems to help lead us in developing products that are both innovative and scalable. Working with a worldclass team of experts in motion planning control theory computer vision machine learning and robotic hardware design you will apply the latest research trends to tackle complex realworld challenges. Together we aim to achieve highimpact algorithmic advancements in areas such as closedloop control robotic grasping and manipulation in highcontact environments each of which carries significant value for our current and future fulfillment networks.

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 on Codesys platforms
Identify and implement system optimizations
Work closely with hardware and software engineering team members to drive scalable realtime implementations
Partner closely with hardware engineering team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level
Launch test and debug our systems both in the lab and in the field
Develop tools and best practices for system monitoring and troubleshooting including HMI development.
Work with stakeholders across hardware science and operations teams to iterate on systems design and implementation
Contribute to value engineering of the systems electrical and controls hardware components
15 travel expected to support onsite system testing

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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 fulltime 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 wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!


3 years of experience developing production motion control systems for robotics or industrial automation
1 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
BS / MS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar field)
Experience with C CodeSys AllenBradley PLCs Siemens PLCs or similar
Demonstrated experience with IEC standards (eg IEC 611313 for programming controls for robotics
Working knowledge of Version Control GIT
Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards
Demonstrable skills in developing testable applications
Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
Dedication to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
Ability to resolve complex issues in creative efficient and effective ways
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C C# Java Python
Experience with interdisciplinary developments that involve hardware software and algorithm codesign.
Experience in one or more relevant technical areas: robotics sensors realtime systems embedded systems distributed systems simulation highperformance scientific computing or building infrastructure for engineering/science users.
Expertise building and testing realtime systems.
Experience supporting largescale infrastructure and tool development for scientific/engineering users.
Demonstrated experience incubating and productionizing new technology from idea generation through implementation.
Experience in professional software development.
Desire to work in a fastpaced environment

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.