System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

A global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Robotics · Automation

Description For System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

Join Amazon's In-House Controls team within World-Wide Central Engineering as a System Development Engineer. This role combines cutting-edge automation technology with global impact, requiring expertise in industrial automation systems and software development. You'll lead the deployment of automation solutions across international facilities, working with technologies like Codesys, TIA Portal, and various industrial automation systems.

The position offers significant travel opportunities (up to 80% international) and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art automation equipment. You'll be responsible for leading commissioning projects, managing high-impact events, and training technical teams. The role requires a strong background in industrial automation, problem-solving abilities, and excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

As part of the In-House Controls team, you'll contribute to standardizing control systems across Amazon's global network, reducing dependency on vendors, and driving future improvements through data-driven insights. The team's work is crucial in developing and deploying software for all future WW AMZL automation, from initial design through deployment and operational support.

The position offers excellent career growth opportunities as the team expands to meet growing global automation demands. You'll have the chance to shape the future of Amazon's automation initiatives and progress into leadership roles. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with project management skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Working at Amazon means joining a company at the forefront of innovation in e-commerce and automation. You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values invention and simplification. The role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while developing global solutions that impact millions of customers.

Last updated 16 minutes ago

Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

  • Lead global deployments of automation projects, including on-site commissioning and site acceptance tests (SAT)
  • Develop and implement commissioning SOPs for new installations
  • Manage High-Impact Events (HIE) to ensure minimal operational disruption
  • Train RME Automation Engineers and Senior Technicians
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Contribute to engineering reviews, impacting solutions for systems and architecture
  • Analyze system performance and provide process optimization recommendations
  • Lead a team of commissioning engineers

Requirements For System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

Linux
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field
  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
  • Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
  • Advanced technical expertise in industrial automation systems (TIA Portal 16+, Codesys 3.5, HMI, VFDs, Profinet, IO-Link)
  • Knowledge of Object-Orientated Programming (OOIP)
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% internationally
  • Experience with automation solutions like conveyors, sorters, and robotic work cells

Benefits For System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

Visa Sponsorship
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Global travel opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Leadership opportunities

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Amazon System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

Sr. Ops Engineer, Deployment & Ramp, MSP Customer Experience

Senior Operations Engineer role at Amazon focusing on deployment and ramp-up of Mechatronics & Sustainable Packaging solutions

Sr System Dev Engineer III, North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) Reliability, Maintenance, Engineering (RME)

Senior System Development Engineer role at Amazon combining software development with industrial automation expertise for fulfillment center operations.

Senior System Dev Engineer, Visual Search

Senior System Dev Engineer role at Amazon, focusing on building and maintaining visual search systems while driving operational excellence and automation initiatives.

Sr. Ops Engineer, Deployment & Ramp, MSP Customer Experience

Senior Operations Engineer role at Amazon focusing on deployment and ramp-up of mechatronics and sustainable packaging solutions, requiring 75% travel and offering competitive compensation.

System Development Engineer-III, Amazon

Senior System Development Engineer role at Amazon focusing on large-scale payment systems and distributed architecture in Bangalore.