Sr. System Dev. Engineer, WW AMZL Innovation and Design Engineering

Amazon.co.uk Limited; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled System Development Engineer to innovate robotic solutions for delivery stations. This role involves leading the development of advanced automation technologies and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise in industrial automation with strong project management and problem-solving abilities. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to shaping the future of logistics technology. If you are passionate about robotics and automation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and experience in software/system development.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software development of robotics technologies for delivery stations.
• Collaborate with various teams to improve customer shopping experience.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Hands-on experience with camera systems

Strong troubleshooting abilities

Experience with automation solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal 16+

Codesys 3.5

Git

Eplan

CAD tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Sr. System Dev. Engineer, WW AMZL Innovation and Design Engineering

Job ID: 2921660 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Software Development Engineer to lead the software development of new robotic products to integrate into our Delivery Station of the future. The successful candidate will be a member of the Amazon Logistics Innovation Engineering team and will be responsible to strategize, define and manage the software development of robotics technologies for the AMZL Delivery Stations.

This role requires experienced and entrepreneurial minded individuals with combined robotics, engineering, planning and analytical skills. This individual will directly influence the Amazon last mile automation roadmap by partnering with Robotics, SW Tech Teams, Process Engineering teams, Operations, Facilities and Engineering teams to improve our final customer shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a System Development Engineer, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of complex mechatronics products. The key skills required for this role are:

1. Advanced technical expertise in industrial automation systems (TIA Portal 16+, Codesys 3.5, HMI, VFDs, Servo Drive, Industrial Fieldbuses like Ethernet-IP Profinet EtherCAT, IO-Link)
2. Advanced technical expertise in the industrial communication protocol (TCP-IP, OPC-UA)
3. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems
4. Hands-on experience with camera systems and Linux OS (preferred)
5. Familiarity with version control systems like git
6. Knowledge of Object-Orientated Industrial Programming (OOIP)
7. Experience managing software development, including designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing various automation solutions
8. Strong project management skills, including on-site commissioning and SAT processes
9. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across diverse cultural contexts
10. Familiarity with international safety machinery standards and certification processes
11. Experience with automation solutions like conveyors, sorters, and robotic work cells
12. Write requirements and technical specifications
13. Conduct regular technical reviews and reporting
14. Lead the discussion for the automation scalability strategy of new technologies working with various teams like Engineering, vendors, Supply Chain, Corp Dev, Maintenance Team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby.
Experience in systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement.
Experience building tools for building, testing, releasing or monitoring.
Non-internship professional software/system development experience.
Programming Experience in Codesys.
Experience in the software development of automation products.
Experience in the design and validation of complex control systems.
Proven capabilities in managing complex projects.
Experience in reviewing electrical drawings in Eplan, Elecamad etc, CAD and Simulation tools.
Experience in the management of complex automation projects dealing with different teams and stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience building with Machine learning, IoT, AI platforms.

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