Senior System Development Engineer, Amazon LastMile Transportation ID-15154

May 15, 2025

Description

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery; Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack. Amazon is seeking a Senior System Development Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics WW Central Engineering engineering team. This individual will have a primary focus on the design of industrial control panels and complex electrical systems, including: layouts, schematics, BOM and wire schedules as well as supporting control system software development. This Senior System Development Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operations. This position will be responsible for designing, managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.

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Develop, document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams, with emphasis on the electrical and controls design standards
Good experience with CODESYS and PLC logics
Experience with technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, material handling integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations

A day in the life

Your work is very hands-on and multi-disciplinary. You will be working closely with vendors, cross-functional engineers, and project teams. You lead design reviews, ensure electrical code & standards compliance, maintain/update electrical work SOP documents, support control code (Codesys and AB PLC) reviews, develop check list & test plan, demonstrate proof-of-concepts, build prototypes, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Basic Qualifications

2+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or computer science, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering
7 years of experience in Electrical/Control systems in a IPC/PLC based controls design, development, implementation in a fast-paced industrial, logistics, production / manufacturing environment
1+ year experience in CODESYS
Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 13849, or IEC 61508) - Excellent understanding of applicable regional electrical code and standards (NEC, CEC, ETCI, NFPA, UL508A, IEC, etc.) - Experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Electrical or computer science, Engineering Technology, or Equivalent
10+ years of experience in Electrical/Control systems in a IPC/PLC based controls design, development, implementation in a fast-paced industrial, logistics, production / manufacturing environment
1+ years’ experience directly developing control strategies in CODESYS. - Expert in applicable regional electrical code and standards (NEC, CEC, ETCI, NFPA, UL508A, IEC, etc.).

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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