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Sr. Engineer , Material Handling Equipment Engineering, Amazon Logistics
Sr. Engineer , Material Handling Equipment Engineering, Amazon Logistics-March 2024
Tokyo
Mar 28, 2026
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About Sr. Engineer , Material Handling Equipment Engineering, Amazon Logistics

  Description

  The Japan Amazon Logistics (AMZL) team is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Engineer for the Material Handling Equipment Engineering team to lead the team responsible for defining specifications and monitoring performance of the Material Handling Equipment in our Japanese Delivery Station Network to build a world class last mile operation.

  This role requires an experienced Engineer with experience to lead a technical team with responsibility for automation, engineering, planning and analysis of the Material Handling Equipment in AMZL Delivery Stations. This individual will own the team that partners with Process Engineering teams, Operations leaders, Facilities and Engineering teams to effectively operate deploy Material Handling Equipment across Amazon's last mile network.

  This role will be based in Tokyo, Japan and involves frequent domestic travel. You will also partner with European and Worldwide counterparts to support parallel development projects.

  More Information (Japanese Only)

  ・Department: Last Mile(AMZL) (https://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=5637343051)

  ・Job:Engineer (https://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=5609905051)

  ・Location:Tokyo Office (https://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=5589794051)

  *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, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/disability/jp

  Key job responsibilities

  Lead Material Handling Equipment automation projects

  Update equipment specifications based on various factors; labor, cost, safety, performance, etc. working with Process Engineering and Operations partners

  Support field engineering teams in deploying the specified equipment at sites across Japan

  Monitor performance of the installed equipment in JP by measuring success criteria for meeting metrics for safety, productivity and quality

  Support lessons learnt program for to understand improvements needed for specifications iterations

  Work with Worldwide teams to understand development plans in other regions and opportunities for bringing new ideas to Japan

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

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

  Tokyo, JPN

  Basic Qualifications

  Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience

  3+ years’ demonstrated management experience of an Engineering or similar technical support function

  5+ years’ demonstrated Engineering experience in an automation, robotics or manufacturing environment

  Use of AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain layout drawings

  Both business level of English and Japanese

  Preferred Qualifications

  Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA

  Experience in PLC programming

  Experience with Asset Management Tools

  Pragmatic and hands-on working style

  Ability to communicate openly and proactively in a multi-lingual environment

  Strong problem solving and analytical skills

  Ability to work independently with limited supervision

  Experienced in supporting complex technical discussions with a variety of groups including software engineers, hardware engineers, technicians, and operators

  Experienced in managing multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously

  Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture

  Please check the website below for measures to eliminate unwanted second-hand smoking in each facility:

  https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/passivesmoking

  就業の場所における受動喫煙を防止するための措置に関する事項については、下記リンク先をご覧ください。

  https://www.amazon.jobs/jp/landing_pages/passivesmoking

  The salary information can be provided individually prior to the 1st interview

  賃金に関する条件は、1次面接の前に個別にご案内することができます

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