System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

Amazon's In-House Controls (IHC) team within World-Wide Central Engineering is seeking System Development Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role combines automation expertise with global impact, requiring travel to deploy cutting-edge solutions across international facilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation systems, including Codesys, TIA Portal, and various control systems.

The ideal candidate will lead the deployment of automation solutions, manage high-impact events, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing commissioning procedures, training engineers, and contributing to system architecture decisions. The role demands strong technical expertise in industrial automation systems, problem-solving abilities, and excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

Working with the IHC team means being at the forefront of standardizing control systems for Amazon's global automation initiatives. The team's approach focuses on developing integrator-agnostic solutions, maintaining control over development and deployment, and generating valuable metrics for continuous improvement. This eliminates vendor dependencies and ensures comprehensive data collection for future enhancements.

The position offers significant career growth opportunities as the team expands to meet increasing global automation demands. You'll have the chance to shape the future of automation initiatives and potentially advance into leadership positions. The role combines technical expertise with project management, making it ideal for engineers who want to impact large-scale automation systems while developing their careers in a fast-paced, global environment.