Operations Engineer, Mechlite Automation Core

Operations Engineer, Mechlite Automation Core

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Amazon is seeking an Automation Operations Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Core Operations Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for designing and managing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. As a Operations Engineer for Amazon, the individual will be able to work with some of the most talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of systems around the globe.

This role will be responsible to lead initiatives and complex cross‑functional projects or programs in ambiguous and complex problem spaces.

• Integrate systems for safety, security, stability, and efficiency
• Participate in the full system development life‑cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs
• Manage multiple high‑visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, integrators, and vendors to generate high‑quality, cost‑effective automation solutions in support of business objectives
• Define projects (scope, delivery, and budget), set objectives, analyze data, drive improvements to metrics, and influence resource allocation
• Deep dive technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, automation integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations
• Lead and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout
• Lead and actively participate in design reviews and communicate future impacts of proposed solutions on an individual system and on the overall facility processes
• Build relationships with partner organizations within the company such as Start‑up, Design team, Procurement, Tech, Safety, Change Management, RME and Operations
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives in support of operations teams
• Develop cross‑functional knowledge of Operations and Engineering team systems, processes, procedures, and tools
• Travel approximately 75% of the time

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation
• Experience managing the lifecycle of cross‑functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related STEM field
• Design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high‑speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
• Operations Management/Distribution Center experience
• Experience in e‑commerce customer fulfillment
• Certified OE Black Belt, Green Belt or Lean Sensei, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
• Experience in running SQL queries and data mining
• Knowledge to manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational capacity needs
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
• Written, verbal and interpersonal skills

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