Amazon · 3 hours ago
System Development Engineer, GEMS NA Ops Engineering
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $185K/yr
2+ years expAmazon is seeking a System Development Engineer for their GEMS NA Ops Engineering team. This role will be responsible for collaborating with OEMs on developing and implementing solutions for robotics and material handling systems, while also providing support to ensure system performance during launches and retrofits.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services
Perform PLC and IPC control level issues and performance diagnosis using Codeysys, python, and Studio 5000 software
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 MHE systems deployments
Undertake industrial engineering design on existing and new material handling systems across World Wide network
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 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%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 2+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
2+ years of engineering experience
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 using one or more of the following CAD technologies: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp or KeyShot
Experience working with the designs of complex automated material, handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing
Preferred
Experience with advanced automation controls systems
Experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment
Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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