Amazon · 3 weeks ago
Operations Engineer, Automation Operations Engineering
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$69K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expAmazon is seeking an Automation Operations Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Core Operations Engineering team. This role involves designing and managing delivery station processes and leading complex cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
3+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Preferred
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions
Master's degree
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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