Robotics Control Engineer, Amazon Robotics Vulcan Stow
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our team in Amazon Robotics builds high-performance real-time 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 real-world 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 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 world-class 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 real-world challenges. Collectively we aim to achieve high-impact algorithmic advancements in areas such as closed-loop control robotic grasping and manipulation in high-contact 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 real-time 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
- Up to 15% travel expected to assist onsite system testing
A day in the life
On a given day youll find yourself doing one or many of the following:
- Developing new features to enhance the capabilities of our robotic workcells improve their performance improve diagnostics or improve the tasks of those that operate maintain service or commission our systems.
- Creating system designs for complex features or approaches. Partner with team members to seek and incorporate feedback.
- Performing code reviews for team members or replying to the code reviews youve received back.
- Testing features and functionality in our machines or test cells in our lab
- Working with the teams running our machines processing actual Amazon inventory providing guidance and receiving feedback on how our systems are being used.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members including domestic partners. 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 skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
Youll be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative robotics solutions at Amazon scale. On the Motion and Control team youll partner with hardware engineers software engineers perception engineers and various partners accountable for testing deploying operating and maintaining our systems.
- Experience leading the design automation deployment and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- 3 years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience working with Git or an equivalent distributed version control system
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
- Experience building and designing test cases including knowledge of test methodologies
- Experience in English-language communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with C CodeSys Allen-Bradley PLCs Siemens PLCs or similar
- Demonstrated experience with IEC standards (eg IEC 61131-3) for programming controls for robotics
- Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards
- Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
- Experience working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in professional software and systems development
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
- Experience in one or more relevant technical areas: robotics sensors real-time systems embedded systems distributed systems simulation high-performance scientific computing or building infrastructure for engineering/science users.
- Expertise building and testing real-time systems.
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.
We are seeking an experienced Robotics Control Engineer to join our Motion Planning and Control 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 world-class 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 real-world challenges. Collectively we aim to achieve high-impact algorithmic advancements in areas such as closed-loop control robotic grasping and manipulation in high-contact 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 real-time 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
- Up to 15% travel expected to assist onsite system testing
A day in the life
On a given day youll find yourself doing one or many of the following:
- Developing new features to enhance the capabilities of our robotic workcells improve their performance improve diagnostics or improve the tasks of those that operate maintain service or commission our systems.
- Creating system designs for complex features or approaches. Partner with team members to seek and incorporate feedback.
- Performing code reviews for team members or replying to the code reviews youve received back.
- Testing features and functionality in our machines or test cells in our lab
- Working with the teams running our machines processing actual Amazon inventory providing guidance and receiving feedback on how our systems are being used.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members including domestic partners. 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 skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
Youll be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative robotics solutions at Amazon scale. On the Motion and Control team youll partner with hardware engineers software engineers perception engineers and various partners accountable for testing deploying operating and maintaining our systems.
- Experience leading the design automation deployment and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- 3 years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience working with Git or an equivalent distributed version control system
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
- Experience building and designing test cases including knowledge of test methodologies
- Experience in English-language communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with C CodeSys Allen-Bradley PLCs Siemens PLCs or similar
- Demonstrated experience with IEC standards (eg IEC 61131-3) for programming controls for robotics
- Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards
- Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
- Experience working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in professional software and systems development
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
- Experience in one or more relevant technical areas: robotics sensors real-time systems embedded systems distributed systems simulation high-performance scientific computing or building infrastructure for engineering/science users.
- Expertise building and testing real-time systems.
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.
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 WA Seattle - 151200.00 - 204600.00 USD annually
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