Robotics Systems Engineer , Tech Deployment

Amazon

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 82,000 - 144,000

Full time

8 days 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.com Services LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations team to deploy advanced automation across North America stores. You will oversee installation, commissioning, and integration of robotic systems, coordinating with hardware, software, and operations teams while traveling extensively.

The role emphasizes leadership on-site and delivering multi-project deployments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field.
Experience in construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environments.
1+ years' experience with CAD models (mechanical and electrical).
1+ years' experience with mechanical, electrical, IT networks, or software systems.
Ability to leverage data collection and make data-driven decisions.
Ability to review data to set troubleshoot priorities on complex systems.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work in construction or warehouse settings and travel domestically.

Responsibilities

Support and guide installation of robotics, packaging and sortation technologies at fulfillment centers.
Develop knowledge of robotic system operation and guide installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting on site and remotely.
Manage technical ambiguity around integration of work cells in fulfillment centers.
Collaborate with hardware engineering, program managers, product managers, and internal customers.
Travel to project sites and coordinate virtually and in person to align stakeholders on status.
Manage day-to-day project scheduling and budget management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new ideas for work scopes.
Lead teams of engineers on projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Industrial engineering

CAD models

Data-driven decisions

Field deployment

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

Allen-Bradley PLC

HTTP

DNS

TCP/IP

Job description

Description

Are you enthusiastic about the latest advancements in industrial automation and robotics? Would you like to play a vital role in Amazon's investment in advanced technologies? If you have a passion for making an impact on the future today, consider joining Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations (RDPI) Technology Deployment team within Amazon Robotics (AR) org. In RDPI, we have the unique role and privilege of deploying leading edge industrial robotics and customer fulfillment technologies across North America Stores operations. We raise the bar on the speed, quality and cost of deploying industrial technologies at scale across North America, functioning as the field team who plan, execute and launch the technologies that our internal design and product strategy partners in RDPI develop. Project durations vary from a few days to several months, with travel across North America. This is a travel-based role and you will be expected to travel to meet the requirements of your projects across North America, upwards of 75% or more. As a Systems Engineer in RDPI, you will be overseeing large scale project planning, installation, and launch of industrial automation technologies across Amazons growing Stores network. This field engineering position demands strong technical skills for deploying robotic equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems, network configurations, and software coordination. The ideal candidate has experience with complex electro-mechanical and network systems, demonstrating leadership in installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of technologies being deployed across North America. 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

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment experience
Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
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

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