Sr. Controls Systems Engineer, Mechatronics

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Senior Software Engineer
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10+ years of experience
Robotics

Description For Sr. Controls Systems Engineer, Mechatronics

The role of the Sr. Controls Engineer is to advantage Amazon's packaging platforms to surprise and delight Amazon's external customers and internal fulfillment network through the creation, development and execution of highly flexible and efficient packaging machinery and automation platforms. The primary role of the Sr. Controls Engineer is to execute advanced motion control systems design and programing that enable Amazon's scaled packaging platforms (designs) to meet or exceed our external customers' expectations for the products that they buy yet works flawlessly through the internal supply chain delivering the lowest total cost and highest level of sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Work as part of a technical project team to execute the detailed design and programming of advanced packaging machinery & automation
  • Own the design of the systems architecture including the HMI, PLC, Motion, safety, and ancillary systems at the project / platform level
  • Execute the programming of subsystems as required (HMI, PLC, Motion, Safety and ancillary systems)
  • Ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for electrical schematics, BOM, I/O's and subsystem programs
  • Support the project team in the safety certification of the project / platform (CE, UL, CSA, TUV, etc.)
  • Participate in topical meetings to ensure the project or development sets the benchmark for customer experience, supply chain performance and sustainability

The role is part of the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging (MSP) organization, which enables Amazon to develop, deploy and scale automated solutions across the Amazon Fulfillment Network, especially from Pick to SLAM for the Automated Robotics Sortable (ARS) network.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Controls Systems Engineer, Mechatronics

  • Execute advanced motion control systems design and programming
  • Design systems architecture including HMI, PLC, Motion, safety, and ancillary systems
  • Program subsystems (HMI, PLC, Motion, Safety, ancillary systems)
  • Ensure project documentation is complete and scalable
  • Support safety certification of projects/platforms
  • Participate in meetings to set benchmarks for customer experience, supply chain performance, and sustainability

Requirements For Sr. Controls Systems Engineer, Mechatronics

Python
Ruby
Go
Java
Rust
Linux
  • 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
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
  • Bachelors Degree in Automation, Controls, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years experience in advanced motion control platforms (HMI, PLC, Motion, Safety) integrated design and programming
  • 5+ years experience with motion control software (Rockwell, Rexroth, Beckhoff, B&R, Siemens)

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