Amazon Control System Development Engineer Amazon Robotics 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

24604034

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement safety architectures for robotic workcells, including emergency stop systems, safety PLCs, light curtains, and interlock systems.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate sensors such as proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, vision systems, and force/torque sensors to enhance system robustness and performance.
- Conduct risk assessments for robotic systems, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate safeguards in compliance with relevant safety standards.
- Develop test plans and perform system testing and validation to ensure safety functions and sensor performance meet requirements.
- Create and maintain documentation related to safety systems, including safety manuals, schematics, and compliance reports, and work with regulatory bodies to ensure necessary certifications.A day in the life1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in developing and integrating safety systems and sensors in industrial automation or robotics.
- Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508, OSHA).
- Experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and safety-rated components.
- Proficiency in programming experience with PLCs, in structured text (ladder logic is optional).
- Basic knowledge and understanding of high-level language programming such as Python, C++ or C.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, OPC-UA, Modbus).