System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Development Engineer, where you'll lead the charge in deploying innovative automation solutions. This role offers the chance to design and implement cutting-edge software systems, mentor a talented engineering team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on global automation, you'll have significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment and shape the future of automation, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience with scalable systems using modern design patterns.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions for automation systems.
• Lead global deployments of software projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Software development

Continuous improvement mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

CODESYS

IEC 61131-3 Structured Text

Job description

Job ID: 2921094 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We are seeking System Development Engineers to join our In-House Controls team within World-Wide Central Engineering. This global role requires a dynamic individual ready to travel and lead the deployment of cutting-edge automation solutions across our international network. The ideal candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, demonstrate Bias for Action, and be prepared to lead complex software development and implementation for automation systems.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% accordingly with business needs


Key job responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and implement software solutions for automation systems
2. Lead global deployments of software projects
3. Manage high-impact software releases to ensure minimal operational disruption
4. Train and mentor engineering team members
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives
6. Contribute to engineering reviews, impacting solutions for systems and architecture
7. Analyze system performance and provide optimization recommendations

About the team:
Our In-House Controls (IHC) team within World-Wide Central Engineering develops, deploys, and scales automated solutions globally. We deliver pioneering solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing and new facilities worldwide. IHC will develop and deploy the software for all future WW AMZL automation, from software design through to commissioning and deployment and operational on-call support. The key benefits of our approach include:

1. Standardised, integrator-agnostic control systems for all AMZL automation, reducing the requirement to develop and maintain bespoke solutions for each piece of automation.
2. Control of development, deployment, fault finding and future upgrades, removing dependency on vendors.
3. Generation of data and metrics to drive future improvements, removing dependency on vendors and ensuring comprehensive data collection.

Career Growth:
As our In-House Controls team expands to meet the growing demands of global automation, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The growth of our team will create new leadership positions and specialized roles, providing pathways for individual progression and the chance to shape the future of our automation initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree
- Professional software development experience (non-internship)
- Experience with designing and creating architecture for scalable systems using modern design patterns
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems
- Experience with IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience with CODESYS development environment
- Experience building and delivering complex software systems to customers
- Knowledge of industrial automation systems
- Experience with building IoT solutions
- Substantial experience in developing and implementing control system applications for industrial automation

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