Sr. System Development Engineer, Global Engineering

Amazon; Town of Westboro (WI); On-site; USD 151,200 - 204,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Experimentalist within the RDPI Global Engineering team to vet and test robotics technologies in development pipelines, ensuring automated systems meet performance targets in real-world scenarios.

The role emphasizes designing and delivering systematic experiments, rapid prototyping, and translating results into actionable design improvements for scalable, high‑throughput material handling environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in system development, process engineering, or hardware design.
• Experience designing and executing functional tests for hardware components.
• Proficiency with discrete event simulation tools for system performance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret test data and translate findings.

Responsibilities

• Create systematic approaches for tackling complex, undefined problems across product development initiatives.
• Design and lead in-depth experiments to verify and validate design hypotheses, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Drive fast-paced development cycles through rapid prototyping and iterative testing.
• Translate test results into actionable design and process improvements for field implementation.
• Conduct statistical data analysis to extract insights and inform decisions.
• Develop and utilize simulations to predict throughput and bottlenecks.
• Design and build lab infrastructure and test fixtures to support ideation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish technical vision and roadmaps.

Skills

Programming languages

Experiment design

Data analysis

Lab experience

Education

Master's degree in science/engineering

Tools

Discrete event simulation

Modeling tools

CAD/3D modelling (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CREO)

Job description

Job ID: 10385377 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is building the next generation software, hardware, and processes that will run the global network of fulfillment centers. The RDPI (Robotics Deployment and Packaging Innovation) Global Engineering team is seeking a talented Experimentalist to deliver transformational innovation to the business. The role focuses on vetting and testing robotics technologies in the development pipeline to identify and resolve issues upstream before large‑scale deployment. The experimentalist works at the intersection of product design and field implementation, ensuring automated systems meet performance targets in real‑world operational scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Create systematic approaches and best practices for tackling complex, undefined problems across product development initiatives.
• Design and lead in-depth experiments to verify and validate design hypotheses, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and process optimization.
• Drive fast‑paced development cycles through rapid prototyping and iterative testing.
• Translate test results into actionable design and process improvements to bridge gaps between product design and field implementation.
• Conduct statistical data analysis to extract insights and inform decision‑making.
• Develop and utilize discrete event simulations and modeling tools to predict critical business impacts such as throughput and identify system bottlenecks.
• Design and build lab infrastructure, including hardware mockups and test fixtures to support continuous ideation.
• Partner with cross‑functional leadership teams to establish technical vision, define experimental roadmaps, and drive strategic initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Master's degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system development engineering, process engineering, or hardware design and validation roles.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and experiment‑design skills.
• Experience designing and executing functional tests for hardware components, automated systems, or material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with discrete event simulation tools and modeling techniques for system performance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test data, identify failure patterns, and translate findings into design recommendations; proficiency with statistical analysis theories and methods.
• Experience working in lab environments and building test fixtures, hardware mockups, or prototyping solutions, and designing experiments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present technical findings to cross‑functional audiences including hardware designers, field teams, and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex automated material‑handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high‑speed manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating between technical teams, peers, and business stakeholders.
• 7+ years of experience in system development engineering or NPI engineering roles.
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques including 3D printing, fabrication, and iterative design processes.
• Background in industrial automation, manufacturing operations, fulfillment center installations, or site integration projects.
• Experience using one or more modeling technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, or KeyShot to deliver high‑quality models and designs.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, PhD in engineering, or equivalent.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Base salary range: 151,200.00 – 204,600.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), a 401(k) plan with matching, health insurance, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.