The Robotics Control Engineer will join Amazon Robotics' Motion Planning and Control team, focusing on developing high-performance robotic systems that interact intelligently with humans. This role involves leveraging experience in robotics to create innovative and scalable products, addressing complex challenges in real-world fulfillment environments. The engineer will collaborate with experts in various fields, including motion planning and control theory, to enhance robotic capabilities. The position requires a blend of technical skills and teamwork to drive advancements in robotic control and manipulation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Experience working with Git or an equivalent distributed version control system
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals including networking, storage, and operating systems
• Experience building and designing test cases including knowledge of test methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with IEC standards for programming controls for robotics
• Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
• Experience in one or more relevant technical areas such as robotics, sensors, or real-time systems

• Design, simplify, and continuously improve system controls architecture including machine control code and safety design
• Develop controls code utilizing structured text on Codesys platforms
• Identify and implement system optimizations
• Work closely with hardware and software engineering team members to drive scalable, real-time implementations
• Partner with hardware engineering team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level
• Launch, test, and debug systems both in the lab and in the field
• Develop tools and best practices for system monitoring and troubleshooting, including HMI development
• Collaborate with stakeholders across hardware, science, and operations teams to iterate on systems design and implementation
• Contribute to value engineering of the system’s electrical and controls hardware components
• Travel up to 15% to assist onsite system testing

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.