Robotics Systems Engineer I, Amazon Robotics Deployment Engineering

About the role

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Support and guide installation of robotics, packaging and sortation technologies at Amazon fulfillment centers
• Develop detailed knowledge of the operation of robotic systems and guide installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of these systems both 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, the scopes may vary significantly in length and include heavy travel
• 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.

About the team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) within Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are RDPI and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience working in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment
• Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
• 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