System Development Engineer (with PLC Programming), WW AMZL Innovation Engineering

System Development Engineer

Experience with software development at machine level in Industrial Automation. Advanced technical expertise in industrial automation systems (TIA Portal 16+, Codesys 3.5, HMI, VFDs, Servo Drive, Industrial Fieldbuses like Ethernet-IP Profinet EtherCAT, IO-Link) and industrial communication protocol (TCP-IP, OPC-UA). The candidate must demonstrate strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems ownership of product roadmaps, excellent stakeholder communication, and proven supplier management expertise.

Key job responsibilities:

• Advanced technical expertise in industrial automation systems (Codesys 3.5, HMI, VFDs, Servo Drive, Industrial Fieldbuses like Ethernet-IP Profinet EtherCAT, IO-Link)
• Advanced technical expertise in the industrial communication protocol (TCP-IP, OPC-UA)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems
• Hands-on experience with camera systems and Linux OS (preferred)
• Familiarity with version control systems like git
• Knowledge of Object-Orientated Industrial Programming (OOIP)
• Experience managing software development, including designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing various automation solutions
• Strong project management skills, including on-site commissioning and SAT processes
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across diverse cultural contexts
• Familiarity with international safety machinery standards and certification processes
• Experience with automation solutions like conveyors, sorters, and robotic work cells
• Write requirements and technical specifications
• Conduct regular technical reviews and reporting
• Lead the discussion for the automation scalability strategy of new technologies working with various teams like Engineering, vendors, Supply Chain, Corp Dev, Maintenance Team.

A day in the life:

You will developed and continuously improved software for AMZL. You will work with Product owners and System Developer to define and develop the software structure for a new concepts for AMZL with automation and robotics technology. You will deep dive on understanding software of new techs made by vendors and how to integrate them in the AMZL Software Architecture. You will test and commission the developed software on machines deployed in Innovation Centers WW as well as on busy operational sites.

About the team:

You will coordinate the development and the continuous improvement of a set of software libraries and applications for AMZL. Your day could include: working with Product owners, System Developer and other SDE and technical stakeholders to define the software architecture for a new concepts for AMZL with automation and robotics technologies, ensuring the standardization and scalability of the solution. You will deep dive on understanding software of new techs made by vendors and how to integrate them in the AMZL Software Architecture. Coordinate the tests and commission of the developed software in the AMZL Innovation Center.