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System Development Engineer, WW AMZL In House Controls, In-House Controls, World-Wide Central Engineering
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System Development Engineer, WW AMZL In House Controls, In-House Controls, World-Wide Central Engineering
Controls System Development Engineer – In-House Controls (IHC) Team
Location Options: Berlin (BER21), Londres (LHR35), Madrid (MAD15), and Paris (CDG10)
We are seeking Controls System Development Engineers to join our In-House Controls (IHC) team within World-Wide Central Engineering. This global role requires a dynamic individual eager to travel and lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge automation solutions across our international network.
The ideal candidate possesses:
- A continuous improvement mindset
- Demonstrates a Bias for Action
- Leads complex software development for PLC-based controls and automation systems
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement software solutions for automation systems
- Lead global deployments of software projects
- Manage high-impact software releases to ensure minimal operational disruption
- Train and mentor engineering team members
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to engineering reviews to impact systems and architecture solutions
- Analyze system performance and provide optimization recommendations
About the Team
Our In-House Controls (IHC) team in World-Wide Central Engineering specializes in the development, deployment, and scaling of automated solutions globally. We deliver pioneering solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing and new facilities worldwide.
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The team will develop and deploy the software for all future WW AMZL automation, covering the full lifecycle from software design through commissioning, deployment, and operational on-call support.
Key Benefits of the Team’s Approach:
- Standardized, integrator-agnostic control systems for all AMZL automation, reducing the need for bespoke, maintainable solutions for each automation component.
- Ownership of development, deployment, fault analysis, and future upgrades, eliminating vendor dependency.
- Data and metrics-driven improvements, removing reliance on vendors while ensuring comprehensive data collection.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Professional experience (non-internship) in software development
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals, including networking, storage, and operating systems
- Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, covering:
- Design patterns
- Reliability
- Scaling
- Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented programming language, such as C++, Java, or Objective-C
- Experience with:
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)-controlled automation systems
- Diagnosing issues in continuous processing or production environments
- Electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment
- Strong oral and written English communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with cross-level stakeholders
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
- Familiarity with Agile methodology, particularly Scrum
- Experience partnering with engineering and technical teams to develop automated solutions
- Proficiency with CODESYS development environment
- Full lifespan experience in software development lifecycle, including:
- Coding standards
- Code reviews
- Unit and integration testing
- CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipelines
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ruby, or Golang
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