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Description 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 now searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Systems Development Engineer to be a part of our global initiative of developing and delivering the next generation of world-class fulfillment systems through the use of advanced technology. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior engineering experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, including development, design, implementation, enhancement, and support. System Development Engineers (SDE's) will be part of a new product/technology development cycle and responsible for successful delivery of units for further testing and evaluation. You will serve as a liaison between Fulfillment Center Operations (our customer) and the product design and development Engineers. This role will require the ability to build relationships across a cross functional team and capture and synthesize the voice of the customer. Their primary goal is to own the field activities integrating, deploying, and troubleshooting solutions for new advanced technology systems; act as a liaison for internal and external resources and be on call as needed to support downtime events. This position will also provide proper training and support to facility controls technicians on system troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to focus on the system performance improvement and optimization. In parallel with the Product Beta performance ramp, the SDE will work with the RDE team to share lessons learned and best practices that enable product deployment at scale. As a working leader, you are able to take the lead on the implementation and delivery of complex system designs and advanced technology in ambiguous and complex problem spaces. You integrate systems for safety, security, stability, and efficiency. You participate in the full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment. Amazon's culture encourages innovation and expects engineers to take a high-level of ownership in solving complex problems. Come help us make history! Travel up to 80% throughout North America, which can vary and consist of up to three weeks consecutive travel including weekends. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Special knowledge in either software systems or in controls/PLC will be considered. For software systems specialty: 3-5 years experience with the designs of complex, automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, or systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. Proficiency using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, or CAD software. Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making. Design-in-Safety experience Experience writing incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation Experience with capacity planning, utilization review & performance monitoring. Experience working technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details Programming experience with Java, Python, or Ruby Strong Unix skills and the ability to script in either Perl, shell, C or C
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Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms. For Controls/ PLC specialty: o 3-5 years of control system working experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support. o 3-5 years experience with Allen Bradley (A&B) PLC control level issue diagnosis. (Siemens nice to have). o Demonstrated understanding of life-cycle embedded systems development including hardware (circuit and logic designs, PLCs), software (embedded operating systems and programming), testing and implementation. o Deep knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Controls Systems (WCS) with respect to large-scale distribution or manufacturing environments. o Experience in testing and implementing software (embedded operating systems and programming). o Experience with operating and managing Unix/Linux systems (both embedded and "full scale") o Fluency with SQL and database design (primarily Oracle and MySQL) o Experience in technical leadership for large-scale controls engineering projects including work with complex material handling systems and packaging lines o Demonstrated knowledge of TCIP and industrial networks o Experience with 3-phase electrical systems o Experience in IPC/PLC code deployment and installation of controls solutions, preferred platforms are Rockwell and Siemens. Travel up to 80% throughout North America, which can vary and consist of up to three weeks consecutive travel including weekends. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A working combination of both software and controls systems knowledge can substitute for years of experience in either discipline. Ability to recognize and implement improvements to the human aspects of systems development, implementation, and use. Demonstrated ability to go beyond specialization and combine controls- and software- systems engineering skills to implement new solutions at the organizational or architectural level Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field. Operations Management/Distribution Center experience. Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers. Direct management or responsibility for material handling, automation, or technical projects. Proven technical leadership for engineering projects or programs. Demonstrated design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines. Proven technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects or programs. Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age Key job responsibilities * Support the installation of complex cross-functional projects with considerable impact. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of a business objective. Work independently with internal and external engineering teams to successfully deliver cross-functional projects that are of a high-quality (e.g., on-time, on-budget, maintainable, low-defects, etc.). Setting project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet a deadline. Responsible to deep dive technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, material handling integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations. Participate in design reviews and support execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout. Communicate project status, effectively answer project questions in detail, and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the projects you own to your leadership/management team. Capture and synthesize the Voice of Customer (VoC) for all new product introductions and leverage this information to prioritize system defects and lead the triage efforts with product Development teams applying lessons learned with the Product, RDE, and ETS teams to enable acceleration and deployment scale. Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center/Sort Center leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites as well as their Facilities, Finance, Safety, Process Engineers, and other business stakeholders. Identify and lead process improvement initiatives in support of operations teams within a geographic node. Develop cross-functional knowledge of Operations and Engineering team systems, processes, procedures, and tools. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time. Travel up to 80% throughout North America, which can vary and consist of up to three weeks consecutive travel including weekends. About the team This team stays close to our customers and strives to always build and design our tech with them in mind with a focus on end-to-end user experience. We also pride ourselves on having an open and ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders and customers so we can build trust and innovate on their behalf. Someone who joins this team will be engaged with engineers and stakeholders dedicated to supporting Sub Same Day delivery and other businesses; focusing on delivery optimization and emerging business needs with a balance of scrappy vs long term supported solutions. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York City, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA Basic Qualifications - 3
years of non-internship professional software development experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) - Knowledge of database systems and SQL - Experience programming in at least one modern language such as Ruby, Python, React, Typescript, or Java Preferred Qualifications - 4
years of non-internship professional software development experience - 4
years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Proficiency in NoSQL technologies and AWS tools and technologies. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms. For Controls/ PLC specialty: o 3-5 years of control system working experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support. o 3-5 years experience with Allen Bradley (A&B) PLC control level issue diagnosis. (Siemens nice to have). o Demonstrated understanding of life-cycle embedded systems development including hardware (circuit and logic designs, PLCs), software (embedded operating systems and programming), testing and implementation. o Deep knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Controls Systems (WCS) with respect to large-scale distribution or manufacturing environments. o Experience in testing and implementing software (embedded operating systems and programming). o Experience with operating and managing Unix/Linux systems (both embedded and "full scale") o Fluency with SQL and database design (primarily Oracle and MySQL) o Experience in technical leadership for large-scale controls engineering projects including work with complex material handling systems and packaging lines o Demonstrated knowledge of TCIP and industrial networks o Experience with 3-phase electrical systems o Experience in IPC/PLC code deployment and installation of controls solutions, preferred platforms are Rockwell and Siemens. Travel up to 80% throughout North America, which can vary and consist of up to three weeks consecutive travel including weekends. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A working combination of both software and controls systems knowledge can substitute for years of experience in either discipline. Ability to recognize and implement improvements to the human aspects of systems development, implementation, and use. Demonstrated ability to go beyond specialization and combine controls- and software- systems engineering skills to implement new solutions at the organizational or architectural level Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field. Operations Management/Distribution Center experience. Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers. Direct management or responsibility for material handling, automation, or technical projects. Proven technical leadership for engineering projects or programs. Demonstrated design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines. Proven technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects or programs. Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age Key job responsibilities * Support the installation of complex cross-functional projects with considerable impact. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of a business objective. Work independently with internal and external engineering teams to successfully deliver cross-functional projects that are of a high-quality (e.g., on-time, on-budget, maintainable, low-defects, etc.). Setting project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet a deadline. Responsible to deep dive technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, material handling integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations. Participate in design reviews and support execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout. Communicate project status, effectively answer project questions in detail, and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the projects you own to your leadership/management team. Capture and synthesize the Voice of Customer (VoC) for all new product introductions and leverage this information to prioritize system defects and lead the triage efforts with product Development teams applying lessons learned with the Product, RDE, and ETS teams to enable acceleration and deployment scale. Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center/Sort Center leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites as well as their Facilities, Finance, Safety, Process Engineers, and other business stakeholders. Identify and lead process improvement initiatives in support of operations teams within a geographic node. Develop cross-functional knowledge of Operations and Engineering team systems, processes, procedures, and tools. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time. Travel up to 80% throughout North America, which can vary and consist of up to three weeks consecutive travel including weekends. About the team This team stays close to our customers and strives to always build and design our tech with them in mind with a focus on end-to-end user experience. We also pride ourselves on having an open and ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders and customers so we can build trust and innovate on their behalf. Someone who joins this team will be engaged with engineers and stakeholders dedicated to supporting Sub Same Day delivery and other businesses; focusing on delivery optimization and emerging business needs with a balance of scrappy vs long term supported solutions. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York City, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA Basic Qualifications - 3
years of non-internship professional software development experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) - Knowledge of database systems and SQL - Experience programming in at least one modern language such as Ruby, Python, React, Typescript, or Java Preferred Qualifications - 4
years of non-internship professional software development experience - 4
years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Proficiency in NoSQL technologies and AWS tools and technologies. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
