System Development Engineer, Controls & Automation, Amazon Logistics

Amazon • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Amazon is seeking a Systems Development Engineer II to support the Amazon Logistics Worldwide Central Engineering team. This individual will work cross-functionally with multiple teams to optimize current processes, equipment, procedures, and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations. The role focuses on developing and implementing process improvement initiatives with emphasis on AB PLC/HMI and vision systems development.

This Systems Development Engineer II will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing, and operations. Working with limited guidance, this position will be responsible for designing, managing, and executing improvements to delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This role offers the opportunity to influence team goals and contribute to innovative projects that advance the intelligence of our last mile business.

Requirements

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 4+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with distributed systems at scale
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems and PLC programs for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) across Amazon Logistics delivery stations
• Implement control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs and CODESYS with limited guidance
• Develop hardware/firmware interfaces and contribute to IoT solutions
• Create and maintain PLC/IPC/HMI software and vision systems
• Support the establishment of electrical and controls design standards
• Contribute to system health monitoring and automation improvements
• Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to deliver control system projects
• Participate in technical design reviews for control systems and simulations
• Coordinate with design teams and vendors to meet project goals
• Implement process improvements and technical solutions
• Evaluate and integrate new MHE technologies
• Influence team goals through effective cross-functional communication
• Work with internal and external partners to optimize delivery station processes
• Provide clear documentation and participate in technical reviews

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level