System Development Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering
Bellevue, WA - USA
Job Summary
Our overall mission is simple: we want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want we will find the means to deliver it. With your help Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation. This is your chance to make history.
As a result of continued rapid growth we are currently seeking a Systems Development Engineer within Global Engineering Services.
This role requires up to 75% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
This role will be responsible for collaborating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) on developing standardizing implementing and troubleshooting controls electrical and hardware solutions for robotics and material handling systems act as a liaison for internal and external resources and develop to meet scaling needs. The Systems Development Engineer will be defining requirements and standards from individual work cells to large complex MHE integration across multiple vendors. The position will balance controls and software integration between internal and external stakeholders as well as provide commissioning support to the Operations Engineering Teams on achieving system performance prior to/during/and after launch of greenfield sites and/or retrofit sites.
The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Systems Development Engineer:
Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment material and services
Perform programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial power controller (IPC) control level issues and performance diagnosis
Define and measure system performance KPIs leveraging industry standard PackML
Follow and enforce industrial network security requirements
Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder and/or structured text code change
Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
Work with IT FC Software Vendors and Operations Engineering to support new material handling equipment (MHE) systems deployments
Undertake industrial engineering design on existing and new material handling systems across World Wide network
Develop and standardize modular PLC or IPC code that can be utilized for vendors to utilize in the MHE systems
Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams conveyor and equipment layouts installation details and integration specifications
Support commissioning of new automation elements / designs
Actively participate in local or World-Wide network level control projects and Initiatives
Provide value engineering/ value analysis
Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety (H&S) procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
Use AutoCAD to review develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as the NEC and NFPA.
Support emulation and simulation modeling of material handling systems.
Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the global project repository
Partner with all FC stakeholders in order to build effective relationships
Conduct Post go-audits to determine what good looks like with the stakeholders of the fulfillment centers.
Ability to travel up to 75%
A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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 full-time 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 skill sets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
The team is open to hiring candidates from the following locations: Bay Area CA; Dallas TX; Houston TX; Austin TX; Los Angeles Metro Area; Phoenix Metro Area; Arlington VA; Bellevue WA; Seattle WA; Boston Metro Area; Nashville TN; New York City; Atlanta Metro Area; Chicago IL
- Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems high-speed packaging lines or manufacturing lines
- Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel Project and Outlook
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD REVIT BIM 360 etc.)
- 2 years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering; or 4 years experience as an engineer project manager or related occupation.
- Experience in robotics design automation systems development control systems design or related product development
- Experience with advanced automation controls systems
- Experience building/operating highly available distributed systems of data extraction ingestion and processing of large data sets
- Advanced industrial engineering project management and implementation experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Francisco - 122600.00 - 185000.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 99100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 109000.00 - 185000.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 94200.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 99100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA TX Houston - 99100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA TX Irving - 99100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 99100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 99100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
IC
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