Description

　　Amazon opened its doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

　　Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Sr. Innovation Engineer to lead the application of new automation technologies into our NA Delivery Station Network.

　　The successful candidate will be a member of the WW Amazon Logistics Innovation Engineering team and will be responsible to define, test, validate and implement various Robotics and Automation systems in the Delivery Stations network in NA.

　　This role requires experienced and entrepreneurial minded Engineers with combined robotics, engineering, planning and analytical skills. This individual will own robotics and automation implementation projects end-to-end and will partner with Process Engineering teams, Operations leaders, Facilities and Engineering teams to effectively operate advanced robotics technology across Amazon's last mile network.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　Key partner to work closely with Product teams and WW Engineering to drive customer (AMZL) requirements for implementing new automation tech in Delivery Stations network.

　　Identify process paths to automate based on various factors; labor, cost, safety, performance, etc. working with Process Engineering and Operations partners

　　Author business cases to introduce automation to the Delivery Stations network to improve performance

　　Define pilot criteria and success metrics to validate proof of concept and performance targets set initially

　　Collaboration with internal teams to provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets for new automation systems to understand integration impacts on existing processes and building design

　　Support lessons learnt program for new robotics and automation system to understand improvements needed for next generation design iterations

　　Work with design and controls teams to detail out integration plans for MHE automation

　　Partner with simulation team for validating new ideas and concepts to automate manual process paths

　　Represent AMZL in cross functional teams to work on future technologies; robotics, automation, IoT to seamlessly integrate those into the Delivery Station eco-system

　　Support development and implementation of Service and Maintenance concepts for AMZL Field teams

　　A day in the life

　　You will ideate and bring to life new technologies for AMZL. Your day could include: working with new vendors on developing concepts for AMZL with automation and robotics technology to being in the field and learning the challenges that associates face. You would write a business case and work with stakeholders to build a case for piloting new technology. You could dive deep into understanding how the tech influences AMZL processes and the associate’s lives. Eventually, you will iterate on your new ideas to decide for the business on GO/NO-GO for the new tech into AMZL. Bringing your entrepreneurial and innovative spirits will be a daily ordeal – it's always Day 1.

　　About the team

　　Part of the WW Innovation Eng. team, we are a set of diverse individuals who work coherently to solve customer problems with the most innovative solutions. We put heavy emphasis on empowering our employees to maintain work/life harmony. The team works with innovative technologies in the market to bring into AMZL to solve complex technical problems. It’s a fine balance between working on writing strategic business cases to understanding the deep human-machine interfaces.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Bellevue, WA, USA | Boston, MA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience

　　Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment

　　Bachelors Degree in Engineering

　　5+ years Engineering Experience

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field

　　Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

　　PMP Experience

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.