Amazon · 2 weeks ago
System Development Engineer, Automation Integration Technologies
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $201K/yr
5+ years expAmazon is building the next generation software, hardware, and processes to run their global fulfillment network. They are seeking a System Development Engineer to transform the integration of robotics within their advanced warehouses, focusing on developing core machine control logic and improving system controls architecture.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Develop core machine control logic for industrial edge devices (e.g. PLCs, IPCs)
Design, simplify and continuously improve system controls architecture including machine control code, networking, electrical design and safety design
Identify and implement system optimizations
Integrate control systems with a diverse array of sensors, actuators, motors, and software services
Work closely with deployment teams to implement end-to-end solutions in the field
50% travel expected to support onsite system testing
Qualification
Required
5+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience
Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
Experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support
5+ years machine control code development experience with practical experience in structured text
Experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, TwinCAT IPCs and Soft PLCs/IPCs
Experience utilizing software development best practices for code management and code reviews
50% travel expected to support onsite system testing
Preferred
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 developing controls code utilizing Codesys platform
Experience with industrial automation and controls system design
Experience with industrial fieldbus protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT
Experience with industrial automation safety design
Embedded programming experience with C/C++, Java, Python, or similar languages
Experience with HMI design and development
Ability to recognize and implement improvements to the human aspects of systems development, implementation, and use
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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