Field Robotics Systems Engineer – Travel‑Heavy Deployment

Amazon

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 137,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) team. You will oversee large-scale deployments of industrial automation across North America stores, coordinating installation, commissioning, and on-site management of robotics systems while collaborating with hardware engineering, product strategy, software, and operations teams.

The role demands strong technical leadership, experience with electro-mechanical and networked systems, and the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical degree or related experience.
1+ year’s experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models (mechanical and electrical).
1+ year’s 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 read technical drawings and/or CAD models to resolve on-site clash issues using 3D clash detection reports.
Ability to troubleshoot robotics systems to resolve escalations including quality hand-off, live order testing, site acceptance testing, operational readiness testing, monitoring robotics system performance, etc.
Ability to read and develop technical documentation and process instructions.
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work primarily in a construction or warehouse environment and travel extensively across the US and potentially internationally.

Responsibilities

Support and guide installation of robotics, packaging and sortation technologies at Amazon fulfillment centers.
Develop knowledge of the operation of robotic systems and guide installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of these systems on-site and remotely.
Manage technical ambiguity around integration of work cells in fulfillment centers.
Collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, and internal customers including site maintenance and operations teams.
Travel to project sites and collaborate both virtually and in person to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned on program status.
Manage day-to-day project scheduling and budget management.
Work on continuous improvement activities to improve the projects in your space.
Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around work-scopes.
Lead teams of other engineers on projects.
Travel to both live warehouses and new construction sites; scopes vary in length and include heavy travel.
Travel to project sites across North America, upwards of 75% or more.