System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

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Senior Software Engineer
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5+ years of experience
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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 technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on developing and deploying cutting-edge automation solutions across Amazon's global network. You'll be at the forefront of standardizing control systems for AMZL automation, working with state-of-the-art technology including Codesys, industrial automation systems, and robotic work cells.

The position offers significant international exposure with up to 80% travel, leading deployments and managing high-impact events. You'll be responsible for training teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring robust, scalable automation solutions. The role requires expertise in industrial automation systems, object-oriented programming, and strong project management skills.

As part of the In-House Controls team, you'll help develop standardized, integrator-agnostic control systems, reducing dependency on vendors and ensuring comprehensive data collection for future improvements. The team's growth creates excellent opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong communication skills across diverse cultural contexts. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while having the opportunity to shape the future of Amazon's automation initiatives. This role offers a unique blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and global impact in one of the world's most innovative companies.

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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
  • 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
  • Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
  • Advanced technical expertise in industrial automation systems (TIA Portal 16+, Codesys 3.5, HMI, VFDs, Profinet, IO-Link)
  • Knowledge of Object-Orientated Programming (OOIP)
  • Experience managing High-Impact Events (HIE) in industrial setting
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% internationally
  • Strong project management skills
  • Familiarity with international safety standards

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

Medical Insurance
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Global travel opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Leadership opportunities

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