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Amazon System Development Engineer, Operations Engineering, GES in Austin, Texas
Description
Work hard. Have fun. Make history.
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 that provides that highest quality, safety, and performance globally. 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 to help us continue to advance our systems and automation within our fulfillment network.
Key job responsibilities
The Systems Development Engineer will be part of the Design and Development Engineering team within Global Engineering Services responsible for development of controls and software based solutions for material handling equipment. The Systems Development Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with conveyance and sorter manufacturers and internal teams to develop ground up innovative controls solutions that enable Amazon’s scale and performance within retrofits and greenfield projects. The Systems Development Engineer will be defining requirements and standards from individual work cells to large complex MHE integration across multiple vendors. They will develop solutions that will span across various equipment. The position will balance controls and software integration between internal and external stakeholders. This position will also provide deployment and commissioning support to achieve system performance in live applications.
The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Systems Development Engineer:
Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define function on equipment
Develop PLC and IPC control level programming in ladder logic, structured text, C++, and Python
Define or develop embedded controls solutions to natively communicate with IPCs
Evaluate edge, cloud, on-premise controls architectures to build ground-up MHE controls solutions
Evaluate electrical and field bus designs to complete firm engineering of MHE solutions
Follow and enforce industrial network security requirements
Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
Work with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering to support new MHE systems deployments
Participate in concept solutions engineering and firm engineering of solutions
Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, and integration specifications
Support emulation and simulation modeling of material handling systems.
Support commissioning of new automation elements
Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as the NEC and NFPA.
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
This role requires 50% 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.
A day in the life
The Concept Development & Design Team will support retrofit designs for first mile retrofits as well as controls & solutions development to be used for future projects.
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:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re 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
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of control system experience including PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support. E.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Codesys, Beckhoff
Experience with HMI/SCADA system applications. E.g. Allen Bradley, Schneider, C-More and Ignition
Experience with programming languages for runtime applications E.g. Python, C++, Rust
Experience with embedded systems development
Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience in design and/or support of material handling systems, flow and capacity.
Experience in industrial networking and communications including topology design and familiarity with TCP/IP and Fieldbus applications
Experience in reviewing electrical schematics, Autocad
Experience with control systems hardware including VFD’s, Servo Controllers, and digital and analog sensors
Preferred Qualifications
4 year degree in engineering, or degree in other related technical discipline
Strong IPC based control systems experience, decentralized controls architectures, and cloud or edge compute controlling equipment
Understanding of memory management and optimization techniques
Experience with debugging tools and performance optimization
Knowledge of software design patterns and best practices
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 Company’s 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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.