Robotics Systems Eng II , Tech Deployment

About the Role

Join Amazon's Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations (RDPI) Technology Deployment team within Amazon Robotics (AR) to deploy cutting-edge industrial robotics across North America's fulfillment network. In RDPI, we specialize in deploying leading-edge industrial robotics and customer fulfillment technologies across North America Stores operations. We focus on raising the bar for speed, quality, and cost efficiency in deploying industrial technologies at scale, acting as the field team responsible for planning, executing, and launching technologies developed by our internal design and product strategy partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale project planning, installation, and launch of industrial automation technologies across Amazon's growing Stores network.
• Manage the tactical deployment of large-scale industrial automation technologies, from early alpha/beta to mature Generally Available products.
• Own the tactical execution of onsite coordination for installation and acceptance testing to meet project "go-live" dates.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, and internal customers to refine deployment execution documents (schedules, SOPs, dependencies, etc.).
• Improve operational metrics and team processes through automation and optimization.
• Resolve complex technical problems during deployment, balancing time, quality, and resources.
• Create and improve standard work documents and operational guidebooks.
• Influence internal and partner teams to meet team-level goals.
• Develop subject matter expertise in deployment domains and mentor junior engineers.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives with measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting robotics systems or complex mechanical-electrical/networked systems.
• 5+ years of project management experience in deploying, retrofitting, or maintaining large-scale industrial robotics.
• 5+ years of experience using project and supply management tools (e.g., Bills of Material, deployment work instructions, task management).
• 3+ years of experience in construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with PLCs, SCADA systems, and network infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel domestically 75% or more of the year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, management, technology, or equivalent STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience with OEE and KPI metrics tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Experience/certifications in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and/or PMP.
• Experience in a 24/7 production environment.
• Experience in industrial systems engineering, including conveyance and robotics.
• Experience building Capital Appropriation Requests for projects exceeding $10M and managing third-party vendors.

Pay

The base salary range for this position varies by location:

• USA, MA, N. Reading / Westboro: $104,500.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville: $99,300.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $104,500.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue / Seattle: $104,500.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually

Final compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

About the Team

The RDPI Tech Deployment team enables the delivery of large-scale automation technologies designed and manufactured by Amazon. We are a multi-disciplinary team of Field Deployment Engineers, Controls Engineering, Design for Deployment, Product Single Threaded Leaders, and a Program Management Office, collaborating to deliver innovative technologies and packaging solutions. Our work directly impacts Amazon's high-priority goals, improving safety, quality, and costs within fulfillment processes. The team is located across four North American hub locations.