Description

The Controls Engineering Manager leads the development of advanced motion control systems that enable Amazon's packaging platforms to surprise and delight customers while optimizing for the internal supply chain.

The Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership and management of the team designing and programming the motion control systems for Amazon's packaging machinery and automation. This includes overseeing the systems architecture, programming, and integration to meet project objectives. To achieve this goal, the Controls Engineer will have deep knowledge of advanced motion control systems, system architecture integration across HMI, PLC, Motion Control and the incorporation subsystems critical to the design requirements including but not limited to safety systems, adhesive application, labeling, date coding and vision systems. Also core to the role is the programing of these subsystems (HMI, PLC, Motion, Safety, ancillary systems) required for the machinery and automation to deliver against the design requirements. At the core, the controls engineer will execute platform specific control systems design, integration and programing at the project / platform level of Amazon’s packaging machinery and automation resulting in the improvement of the sustainability and total cost position of our packaging.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Controls Engineers

• Lead the design and programming of the HMI, PLC, motion control, and other subsystems

• Ensure complete and scalable project documentation

• Oversee the safety certification process for projects/platforms

• Participate in and facilitate cross-functional meetings to align on objectives

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

About the team

Aligning mechatronics and packaging into one organization, (Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging, MSP) enables Amazon to develop, deploy and scale automated solutions across the Amazon Fulfillment Network, especially from Pick to SLAM for the Automated Robotics Sortable (ARS) network. This group works backwards from deep customer insights to deliver solutions that seamlessly integrate into brownfield and greenfield deployments with safety as a top priority. In addition, Sustainable Packaging solutions are a thread that impacts and connects all parts of the Amazon Stores supply chain and customer experience. They take ownership for the entire packaging experience including selling partner design, first/middle/last mile and total customer experience. They eliminate waste and packaging wherever possible. Where Amazon added packaging is required, they are transitioning from single-use plastics to curbside recyclable paper-based materials.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Automation, Controls, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• 10+ years experience in advanced motion control platforms (HMI, PLC, Motion, Safety) integrated design and programing

• 5+ years experience with motion control software (Rockwell, Rexroth, Beckhoff, B&R, Siemens)

• 5+ years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety certification experience (CE, UL, CSA, TUV)

• 10+ years Experience with integration of Nordson, Valco, Robatech or other industrial hotmelt application systems

• Track record of leading successful teams and projects

• Experience with integration of advanced visions systems (Keyence or similar), labeling and other ancillary device integration

• Codesys programming experience

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