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Lead Controls & Automation Systems Engineer, Amazon Logistics

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Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

Amazon is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics WW Central Engineering team. This individual will challenge current processes, equipment, procedures, and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations, in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives with a focus on AB PLC/HMI and vision systems development. This Senior Systems Development Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing, and operations.

This position will be responsible for designing, managing, and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.

Key job responsibilities

Senior Controls Engineer responsible for designing and developing industrial control systems and PLC programs for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) across Amazon Logistics North America.

Core Technical Responsibilities:

Design and implement complex control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs and CODESYS

Develop hardware/firmware interfaces and IoT solutions

Create and maintain PLC/HMI software and vision systems

Establish electrical and controls design standards

Implement system health monitoring and self-healing automation

Project Leadership:

Manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously

Lead technical design reviews for control systems and simulations

Coordinate with global design teams and vendors

Drive process improvements and technical implementation

Review and integrate new MHE technologies

Technical Expertise:

Industrial networks (Ethernet, safety over ethernet IP)

Material handling control systems

IPCs and barcode scanners

Advanced technology applications

Conveyor hardware integration

Must demonstrate deep technical knowledge and ability to influence cross-functional teams while maintaining effective communication with internal and external partners.

A day in the life

Your work is very hands-on and multi-disciplinary. You will be working closely with vendors, cross-functional engineers, and project teams. You lead design reviews, write and troubleshoot PLC code and IPC based code such as CODESYS, documents, demonstrate proof-of-concepts, build prototypes, and manage stakeholder expectations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering

7 years of experience in Electrical/Control systems in a relay/PLC based controls design, development, implementation in a fast-paced industrial, logistics, production/manufacturing environment

2+ years’ experience directly developing control strategies in CODESYS.

Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 13849, or IEC 61508)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations

Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers

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Lead Controls & Automation Systems Engineer, Logistics