Robotics Systems Engineer I, Tech Deployment

Amazon•Nashville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is within Amazon's Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations (RDPI) Technology Deployment team, part of the Amazon Robotics (AR) organization. The team is responsible for deploying industrial robotics and customer fulfillment technologies across North America Stores operations. They focus on the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of deploying industrial technologies at scale. This is a field engineering position that requires strong technical skills in deploying robotic equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems, network configurations, and software coordination. The Systems Engineer will oversee large-scale project planning, installation, and launch of industrial automation technologies across Amazon's growing Stores network. They will work with cross-functional partners and act as the lead on-site project manager, providing technical oversight on Amazon-designed automation equipment. This is an individual contributor role that requires influencing and leading stakeholders from planning through go-live. Candidates should have a proven track record of successfully leading multiple concurrent projects across one or more automation solutions. Relocation to Amazon Corporate offices in Seattle, Boston, Nashville, or Austin will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
BS degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field
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
Must be proficient in standard office software tools and processes

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience working 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
Ability to demonstrate past use of data to drive decision making processes
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Travel to project sites and collaborate both virtually and in person to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned on program status.
Manage day to day project scheduling and budget management.
Work on continuous improvement activities to improve the projects in your space.
Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around work-scopes.
Lead teams of other engineers on projects.
Travel to both live warehouses and new construction sites, with scopes that may vary significantly in length and include heavy travel.
Travel to project sites across North America, upwards of 75% or more.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
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
Parental leave