Robotics Systems Engineer I, Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations (RDPI) Technology Deployment

Description

Join Amazon's Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovations (RDPI) Technology Deployment team within Amazon Robotics (AR) organization to deploy innovative industrial robotics across North America's fulfillment network. In RDPI, we have the unique role and privilege of deploying leading edge industrial robotics and customer fulfillment technologies across the North America Stores operations. We raise the bar on the speed, quality and cost of deploying industrial technologies at scale across North America, functioning as the field team who plan, execute and launch the technologies that our internal design and product strategy partners in RDPI develop.

Key job responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer in RDPI, you will be overseeing large scale project planning, installation, and launch of industrial automation technologies across Amazons growing Stores network. This field engineering position demands strong technical skills for deploying robotic equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems, network configurations, and software coordination. The ideal candidate has experience with complex electro- mechanical and network systems, large scale installations, and system troubleshooting. You will work with cross‑functional partners across the Amazon Fulfillment Technology & Robotics engineering, safety, product strategy, software, supply chain, third‑party installers, contracted deployment engineers, construction teams, and internal operations customer teams, functioning as the lead on‑site project manager to provide technical oversight on installation Amazon- designed automation equipment. This Systems Engineer position is an individual contributor role, influencing and leading stakeholders from planning through go‑live of each project. Project durations vary from a few days to several months each. This is a travel‑based role and you will be expected to travel to meet the requirements of your projects across North America, upwards of 75% or more.

Relocation to Amazon Corporate offices in Seattle, Boston, or Austin will be required for the role.

• You will support and guide installation of robotics, packaging and sortation technologies at Amazon fulfillment centers
• You will develop detailed knowledge of the operation of robotic systems and guide installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of these systems both on site and remotely
• You will manage technical ambiguity around integration of work-cells in fulfillment centers
• You will collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, and internal customers including site maintenance and operations teams
• You will travel to project sites and collaborate both virtually and in person to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned on program status
• You will manage day to day project scheduling and budget management
• You will work on continuous improvement activities to improve the projects in your space
• You will generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around work-scope
• You will lead teams of other engineers on projects
• You will travel to both live warehouses and new construction sites, the scopes may vary significantly in length and include heavy travel
• You will travel to project sites across North America, upwards of 75% or more

A day in the life

In this role you will be focused on execution of end‑to‑end deployment and manage technical ambiguity around integration of work-cells in fulfillment centers. On a daily basis you will collaborate with hardware engineering, technical program managers, product managers, construction teams, and internal customers including site maintenance and operations teams, to ensure a safe, on time, high quality product is delivered to the internal customer. You will travel to your project sites, collaborate both virtually and in person, to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned on program status. You will manage the day‑to‑day project execution, and work on continuous improvement activities to improve deployment execution first pass yield. You will work with senior engineers and your manager to develop technical depth and begin building strategic thinking skills for future growth.

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

About The Team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) within Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real‑world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are RDPI and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience working in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities and experience in managing and troublshooting network
• 1+ years' experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models (mechanical and electrical)
• 1+ years' 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 handle multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Interest to work primarily in a construction or warehouse environment in a field‑based role
• Ability to travel domestically 75% or more of the year

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP and DNS
• 1+ years of engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment experience
• 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
• Certified in OSHA, ANSI, or other Automation Safety Certifications. Familiarity with LEAN or Six Sigma, certifications are a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Salary

USA, MA, N.Reading - 82,400.00 - 144,100.00 USD annually

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USA, WA, Seattle - 82,400.00 - 144,100.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC