Robotics Systems Engineer I, Tech Deployment

About the role

Join Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations (RDPI) Technology Deployment team within Amazon Robotics (AR). RDPI deploys leading-edge industrial robotics and customer fulfillment technologies across North America Stores operations. This travel-based role involves planning, executing, and launching automation technologies, with travel across North America upwards of 75% or more. As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee large-scale project planning, installation, and launch of industrial automation technologies, working with cross-functional teams and serving as the lead on-site project manager.

Relocation to Amazon Corporate offices in Seattle, Boston, Nashville, or Austin is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight on the installation of third-party and Amazon-designed robotics equipment at various phases of the product life cycle, collaborating with a team of 1-5 engineers and an on-site project manager.
• Support and guide installation of robotics, packaging, and sortation technologies at Amazon fulfillment centers.
• Develop detailed knowledge of robotic systems to guide installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting 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 (live warehouses and new construction) across North America to ensure alignment among business stakeholders on program status.
• Manage day-to-day project scheduling and budget management.
• Work on continuous improvement activities to enhance project outcomes and implement improvement ideas around work-scopes.
• Lead teams of other engineers on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models (mechanical and electrical).
• 1+ years of 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 CAD models to resolve on-site clash issues using 3D clash detection reports.
• Ability to troubleshoot robotics systems, including quality hand-off, live order testing, site acceptance testing, operational readiness testing, and monitoring system performance.
• 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 and travel extensively across the US and potentially internationally.
• Proficiency in standard office software tools and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP).
• 1-3 years of experience in a field engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• 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.
• Demonstrated use of data to drive decision-making processes.
• Certification in OSHA, ANSI, or other Automation Safety standards.
• Familiarity with LEAN or Six Sigma; certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) Plan with company matching.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and options for Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.

Pay

Base salary ranges by location:

• Boston, MA: $82,400 - $144,100 USD annually.
• North Reading, MA: $82,400 - $144,100 USD annually.
• Nashville, TN: $78,200 - $136,900 USD annually.
• Austin, TX: $82,400 - $144,100 USD annually.
• Bellevue, WA: $82,400 - $144,100 USD annually.
• Seattle, WA: $82,400 - $144,100 USD annually.

Schedule

This is a travel-based role with upwards of 75% or more travel across North America. Project durations vary from a few days to several months.

About The Team

Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) within Amazon Robotics (AR) is a collaborative team focused on applying innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges. The RDPI Tech Deployment team enables the delivery of large-scale automation technologies designed and manufactured by Amazon. The team consists of Field Deployment Engineers, Controls Engineering, Design for Deployment, Product Single Threaded Leaders, and a Program Management Office team. The work directly impacts high-priority goals set by Amazon's senior leadership.