You will work with cross-functional partners across our engineering, product strategy, software, supply chain, third-party installers, contracted deployment engineers, construction teams, and internal operations customer teams, functioning as the lead on-site project manager to provide technical oversight on installation Amazon-designed automation equipment. This Systems Engineer position is an individual contributor role, influencing and leading stakeholders from planning through go-live of each project. Candidates should have a proven track record of successfully leading multiple concurrent projects across one or more automation solutions.
Key job responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer I, you will work with a team of 1-5 engineers and collaborate with an on-site project manager to provide technical oversight on the installation of both third party and Amazon designed robotics equipment that may be in various phases of the product life cycle. These deployments require extensive collaboration with various stakeholders, including third-party installers, contracted engineers, construction, hardware, software, IT, and other partner teams. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with both internal and external partners and customers. As an Amazonian, you must demonstrate independent initiative to identify and solve problems in real time during deployments. A strong technical understanding, love for field work, and a keen interest in diving deep into the understanding of Amazon’s robotics systems are key attributes for this role.
You will support and guide installation of robotics, packaging and sortation technologies at Amazon fulfillment centers
You will develop detailed knowledge of the operation of robotic systems and guide installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of these systems both on site and remotely
You will manage technical ambiguity around integration of work cells in fulfillment centers
You will collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, and internal customers including site maintenance and operations teams
You will travel to project sites and collaborate both virtually and in person to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned on program status
You will manage day to day project scheduling and budget management
You will work on continuous improvement activities to improve the projects in your space
You will generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around work-scopes
You will lead teams of other engineers on projects
You will travel to both live warehouses and new construction sites, the scopes may vary significantly in length and include heavy travel
You will travel to project sites across North America, upwards of 75% or more
A day in the life
In this role you will be focused on execution of end-to-end deployment and manage technical ambiguity around integration of workcells in fulfillment centers. On a daily basis you will collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, and internal customers including site maintenance and operations teams, to ensure the product you are deploying, is both ready for deployment and capable of achieving the business requirements. You will travel to your project sites, collaborate both virtually and in person, to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned on program status. You will manage the day-to-day project execution, and work on continuous improvement activities to improve the projects in your space. You will spend time with mentors and your manager to develop your professional skills and collaborate amongst your team to move the needle on the services you are accountable for.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.
About the team
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) within Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are RDPI and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun
RDPI Tech Deployment are missioned with enabling the delivery of large scale automation technologies designed and manufactured by Amazon. The team is multi-disciplinary, and consists of Field Deployment Engineers, Controls Engineering, Design for Deployment, Product Single Threaded Leaders, and a Program Management Office team, who collaborate on enabling the delivery of new technologies and packaging solutions that delight our customers, and improve the safety, quality and costs within the Amazon fulfillment processes. The team is geographically located across four North America hub locations. The work we deliver directly impact high priority goals set each year to our most senior leadership at Amazon.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
Experience working in or around a construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or simliar environment
1+ years' experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models (mechanical and electrical)
1+ years' Experience working on mechanical, electrical, IT networked, or software systems
Understanding of data collection, reporting processes, and ability to make data-driven decisions
Ability to review data to set troubleshoot priorities on highly complex technical systems
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Interest to work primarily in a construction or warehouse environment in a field-based role
Ability to travel domestically 75% or more of the year
2+ years of site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration experience
1+ years of building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments experience
Knowledge of configuration management systems, such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or related systems
Experience in site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration
Experience in network capture and systems troubleshooting
Experience building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments
Proven experience working on hardware integration or complex mechanical-electrical or networked industrial equipment. Knowledge of specific robotic equipment (Fanuc, ABB), and Allen Bradley PLC experience
Certified in OSHA, ANSI, or other Automation Safety Certifications. Familiarity with LEAN or Six Sigma, certifications are a plus
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MA, N.Reading - 82,400.00 - 144,100.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 78,200.00 - 136,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 82,400.00 - 144,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Lynnwood - 82,400.00 - 144,100.00 USD annually
