The Systems Development Engineer role at Amazon focuses on collaborating with Original Equipment Manufacturers to develop and implement solutions for robotics and material handling systems. This position requires significant regional travel and the ability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. The team is dedicated to enhancing Amazon's supply chain through innovative engineering solutions. Candidates will engage in both technical and operational aspects to ensure system performance and adherence to industry standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 4+ years of experience as an engineer or project manager.
• Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems.
• Experience with CAD software, including AutoCAD.
• 2+ years of experience managing multiple large projects.
• Experience in robotics design, automation systems development, or control systems design.

• Collaborate with OEMs on developing and troubleshooting controls and hardware solutions.
• Define requirements and standards for material handling equipment integration.
• Prepare specifications and technical details to define performance on equipment.
• Perform diagnosis of PLC and IPC control level issues.
• Support new material handling equipment systems deployments.
• Develop and standardize modular PLC or IPC code for vendor use.
• Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Support commissioning of new automation elements and designs.
• Conduct post go-audits to assess performance with fulfillment center stakeholders.

• 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.