Controls Systems Engineer, Innovation and Design Engineering

Global technology company revolutionizing e-commerce, cloud computing, and logistics automation
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Robotics · Logistics

Description For Controls Systems Engineer, Innovation and Design Engineering

Join Amazon's Worldwide Innovation and Design team as a Control Systems Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing logistics automation through IoT and digital experimentation. This role combines industrial automation expertise with cutting-edge cloud technology, working within the Last Mile (AMZL) network technologies.

You'll be part of the System Integration & Performance team, collaborating with experts in Data Analytics, Physical Validation, and Integration. The position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of automation by developing state-of-the-art IoT platforms that bridge machine-level data with AWS cloud infrastructure.

Your work will involve programming PLC logic, working with various industrial protocols, and developing sophisticated data pipeline solutions. You'll be instrumental in building scalable solutions that enable statistical decision-making in the development process. The role requires approximately 40% travel to sites in Dortmund.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial automation, controls systems, and modern software development practices. You'll work closely with hardware development engineers, contribute to equipment product development, and lead IoT integration initiatives. This position offers the chance to work with world-class engineering teams while contributing to Amazon's mission of transforming logistics operations through innovative mechatronics technologies.

As part of Amazon's Innovation & Design Engineering team, you'll be at the intersection of hardware and software, working on projects that directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of Amazon's global logistics network. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, offering opportunities for both professional growth and significant impact on the future of automation technology.

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Responsibilities For Controls Systems Engineer, Innovation and Design Engineering

  • Programming PLC logic (Codesys, Allen Bradley, Siemens), HMI, cameras, sensors
  • Working with field bus networks and communication protocols (OPC/UA, MQTT)
  • Analyzing project requirements and building data models
  • Developing functions in Jscript/Python for data pipelining & transformation
  • Leading integration of IoT including physical and wireless networking
  • Collaborating with Hardware Development Engineers
  • Testing platform and validating design
  • Mentoring team on IoT best practices
  • Coordinating with vendors on complex multi-system IoT applications

Requirements For Controls Systems Engineer, Innovation and Design Engineering

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical preferred)
  • 3+ years Automation Systems or Industry 4.0 experience in a real-world environment
  • Proficiency in programming languages, primarily Python and Codesys (Structured Text)
  • Experience working with Open-Source Software (Node-red), Linux & Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of Industrial processes and automation systems

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