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The preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience developing embedded control systems, experience with machine safety and/or functional safety standards, and possess excellent communication skills. \nKey job responsibilities\n- Guiding the design of controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment for use in a functionally safe product.\n- Performing hazard and risk assessments, and safety analyses of robotics and industrial automation equipment\n- Writing or reviewing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and verification and validation plans.\n- Applying IEC industrial standards for the development lifecycle of a robotic control system, and coaching developers on processes to apply during this phase.\n- Collaboratively participating in interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototype, test, validation, and certification.\n- Writing or reviewing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures\n- Analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics\n- Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems can be manufactured, deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification\n- Ensuring control systems comply to machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496)\nBasic qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field\n- 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems\n- Experience with safety programs from concept through certification/regulatory process\n- Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction - from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.\n- Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (Functional Safety, Military, Medical, Automotive, Robotics) applying standards to design and work products.\nPreferred qualifications\n- Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic\n- Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment\n- Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions\n- Experience identifying and resolving complex issues\n- Experience with electronics systems including microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs\n- Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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