System Dev Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Job Description

Amazon Robotics is seeking a System Development Engineer to design and develop controls for robotics systems and industrial automation equipment.

Requirements

• BS / MS Electrical Engineering (or similar field)
• 6+ years of experience in electrical control systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and/or Soft PLCs/IPCs
• Demonstrated experience with IEC standards for electrical controls for robotics
• Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards
• Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, simplify and continuously improve system controls architecture
• Develop controls code utilizing structured text and ladder-logic
• Identify and implement system optimizations
• Debug internal and field issues; develop tools and best practices for system monitoring and troubleshooting
• Mentor and develop junior engineers in design and development best practices
• Contribute to value engineering of the system’s electrical and controls hardware components

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)