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Amazon Controls System Engineer II, Amazon Robotics (AR) in Westborough, Massachusetts
Description
Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented, collaborative, and motivated Control Systems Engineer to design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. This candidate should be motivated to adapt well-tried design and safety principles and industrial safety standards into a new and emerging industry. The ideal candidate would have demonstrated experience developing to IEC standards for delivering in automation or robotics, and possess excellent communication skills. This position reports directly to the Manager of Control Systems.
Key job responsibilities
Designing controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment.
Applying IEC industrial standards for the development lifecycle of an electrical control system, and coaching and supporting developers on processes to apply during this phase.
Writing or reviewing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, and verification and validation plans.
Writing or reviewing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
Analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics
Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification
Ensuring systems comply to machinery safety standards (IEC 60204 and/or IEC 62061)
A day in the life
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: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 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 skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
North Reading, MA, USA | Westborough, MA, USA
Basic Qualifications
1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
BS / MS Electrical Engineering (or similar field)
6 years of experience in electrical control systems
Demonstrated experience with IEC standards for electrical controls for robotics
Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards
Experience with PLCs or microcontrollers
Demonstrable skills in developing testable applications
Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Desire to develop deep understanding of the business and end user needs
Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
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