Robotics Systems Engineer I, 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.

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.
• Provide technical oversight on installation of both third party and Amazon designed robotics equipment that may be in various phases of the product life cycle.
• Work 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.
• Manage day-to-day project scheduling and budget management.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in standard office software tools and processes.
• 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.
• Practical understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP).
• Ability to take independent initiative when presented with a business need.
• Certified in OSHA, ANSI, or other Automation Safety Certifications.
• Familiarity with LEAN or Six Sigma, certifications are a plus.

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.
• 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.
• Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around work-scopes.

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. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Maternity and Parental Leave Options Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Plan