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System Development Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

Amazon
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Description

This role will be responsible for collaborating with OEMs on developing, standardizing, implementing, and troubleshooting controls, electrical, and hardware solutions for robotics and material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and develop to meet scaling needs. The Systems Development Engineer will be defining requirements and standards from individual work cells to large complex MHE integration across multiple vendors. The position will balance controls and software integration between internal and external stakeholders, as well as provide commissioning support to the Operations Engineering Teams on achieving system performance prior to/during/and after launch of greenfield sites and/or retrofit sites.

This role requires up to 75% regional travel on a yearly basis and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Key job responsibilities

  • Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services
  • Perform PLC and IPC control level issues and performance diagnosis using Codeysys, python, and Studio 5000 software
  • Define and measure system performance KPIs, leveraging industry standard PackML
  • Follow and enforce industrial network security requirements
  • Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder and/or structured text code change
  • Provide detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components
  • Work with IT, FC Software, Vendors, and Operations Engineering to support new MHE systems deployments
  • Undertake industrial engineering design on existing and new material handling systems across World Wide network
  • Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, and integration specifications
  • Support commissioning of new automation elements / designs
  • Actively participate in local or World-Wide network level control projects and Initiatives
  • Provide value engineering/ value analysis
  • Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
  • Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings
  • Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to industry operating standards such as the NEC and NFPA.
  • Support emulation and simulation modeling of material handling systems.
  • Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the global project repository
  • Partner with all FC stakeholders in order to build effective relationships
  • Conduct Post go-audits to determine what good looks like with the stakeholders of the fulfillment centers.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%

About The Team

The Controls Development, Controls Design, and Concept Design Engineering (C3) team will support retrofit designs for first mile retrofits as well as controls & solutions development to be used for future projects.

Amazon 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

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 4 years of industrial controls and automation experience
  • 4 years of engineering experience
  • Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience using one or more of the following CAD technologies: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp or KeyShot
  • Experience working with the designs of complex automated material, handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with advanced automation controls systems
  • Experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 142,300.00 - 192,400.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 122,800.00 - 166,100.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Houston - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Irving - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3195976

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