Robotics Systems Engineer I, Robotics Delivery and Packaging Innovation (RDPI) - Tech Deployment

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large scale project planning, installation, and launch of industrial automation technologies across Amazon's growing Stores network.
• Deploy robotic equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems, network configurations, and software coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across 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.
• Manage technical ambiguity around integration of work cells in fulfillment centers.
• 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 day-to-day project scheduling and budget management.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives with measurable results.
• Lead teams of other engineers on projects.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, and internal customers including site maintenance and operations teams to convert technical requirements into refined deployment execution documents (schedules, Standard Operating Procedures, dependencies, etc.).
• Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around work-scopes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 1+ year’s experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models (mechanical and electrical)
• 1+ year’s 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 read technical drawings and/or reading CAD models to resolve on-site clash issues using 3D clash detection reports
• Ability to troubleshoot robotics systems to resolve escalations including quality hand-off, live order testing, site acceptance testing, operational readiness testing, monitoring robotics system performance, etc.
• Ability to read and develop technical documentation and process instructions
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work primarily in a construction or warehouse environment in a field-based role and travel extensively across the US and potentially internationally
• Proficient in standard office software tools and processes

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading multiple concurrent projects across one or more automation solutions
• Strong technical skills for deploying robotic equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems, network configurations, and software coordination
• Experience with complex electro-mechanical and network systems, demonstrating leadership in installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of technologies being deployed across North America

Skills

• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with both internal and external partners and customers
• Independent initiative to identify and solve problems in real time during deployments
• A strong technical understanding, love for field work, and a keen interest in diving deep into the understanding of Amazon’s robotics systems are key attributes for this role

Benefits

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation
Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)