Lead Controls & Automation Systems Engineer, Amazon Logistics
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Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 136100 - 235200
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Amazon is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics Worldwide Central Engineering engineering team. This individual will challenge current processes equipment procedures and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives with a focus on AB PLC/HMI and vision systems development. This Senior Systems Development Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design architecture development documentation testing and operations. This position will be responsible for designing managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes equipment and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.
Key job responsibilities
Senior Controls Engineer responsible for designing and developing industrial control systems and PLC programs for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) across Amazon Logistics North America.
Core Technical Responsibilities:
- Design and implement complex control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs and CODESYS
- Develop hardware/firmware interfaces and IoT solutions
- Create and maintain PLC/IPC/HMI software and vision systems
- Establish electrical and controls design standards
- Implement system health monitoring and self-healing automation
Project Leadership:
- Manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously
- Lead technical design reviews for control systems and simulations
- Coordinate with global design teams and vendors
- Drive process improvements and technical implementation
- Review and integrate new MHE technologies
Technical Expertise:
- Industrial networks (Ethernet safety over ethernet IP)
- Material handling control systems
- IPCs and barcode scanners
- Advanced technology applications
- Conveyor hardware integration
Must demonstrate deep technical knowledge and ability to influence cross-functional teams while maintaining effective communication with internal and external partners.
A day in the life
Your work is very hands-on and multi-disciplinary. You will be working closely with vendors cross-functional engineers and project teams. You lead design reviews write and troubleshoot PLC code and IPC based code such as CODESYS documents demonstrate proof-of-concepts build prototypes and manage stakeholder expectations.
- 2 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience leading the design build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field
- 7 years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2 years experience directly developing control strategies in CODESYS.
- Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards (IEC 62061 IEC 13849 or IEC 61508)
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
- Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics Worldwide Central Engineering engineering team. This individual will challenge current processes equipment procedures and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives with a focus on AB PLC/HMI and vision systems development. This Senior Systems Development Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design architecture development documentation testing and operations. This position will be responsible for designing managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes equipment and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.
Key job responsibilities
Senior Controls Engineer responsible for designing and developing industrial control systems and PLC programs for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) across Amazon Logistics North America.
Core Technical Responsibilities:
- Design and implement complex control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs and CODESYS
- Develop hardware/firmware interfaces and IoT solutions
- Create and maintain PLC/IPC/HMI software and vision systems
- Establish electrical and controls design standards
- Implement system health monitoring and self-healing automation
Project Leadership:
- Manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously
- Lead technical design reviews for control systems and simulations
- Coordinate with global design teams and vendors
- Drive process improvements and technical implementation
- Review and integrate new MHE technologies
Technical Expertise:
- Industrial networks (Ethernet safety over ethernet IP)
- Material handling control systems
- IPCs and barcode scanners
- Advanced technology applications
- Conveyor hardware integration
Must demonstrate deep technical knowledge and ability to influence cross-functional teams while maintaining effective communication with internal and external partners.
A day in the life
Your work is very hands-on and multi-disciplinary. You will be working closely with vendors cross-functional engineers and project teams. You lead design reviews write and troubleshoot PLC code and IPC based code such as CODESYS documents demonstrate proof-of-concepts build prototypes and manage stakeholder expectations.
- 2 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience leading the design build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field
- 7 years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2 years experience directly developing control strategies in CODESYS.
- Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards (IEC 62061 IEC 13849 or IEC 61508)
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
- Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
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