Amazon opened its doors in 1995 and strives to be the worlds most customercentric company where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.
Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is looking to hire an experienced innovative handson and customerobsessed Sr. Innovation Engineer to lead the application of the Amazon Robotics (AR) System and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) automation into our European Delivery Station Network.
The successful candidate will be a member of the European Amazon Logistics Central Engineering team and will be responsible to define test validate and implement various Robotics and Automation systems in the Delivery Stations network in EU region.
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 endtoend and will partner with Process Engineering teams Operations leaders Facilities and Engineering teams to effectively operate advanced robotics technology across Amazons last mile network.
Key job responsibilities
Key technical partner responsible for implementing AR (Augmented Reality) systems and automation in EU Delivery Station networks working closely with AR Product teams and Worldwide Engineering.
Core Responsibilities:
Drive customer requirements for AR system implementation
Identify automation opportunities based on labor cost safety and performance metrics
Lead AR and MHE automation pilots measuring success against productivity quality and safety targets
Develop business cases and implementation strategies
Support commissioning and maintenance of new installations
Technical Collaboration:
Create technical documentation including flow diagrams and equipment layouts
Partner with simulation teams to validate automation concepts
Work with design and controls teams on MHE integration
Participate in crossfunctional teams developing future technologies (robotics IoT)
Project Leadership:
Define pilot criteria and success metrics
Evaluate and select critical sites for automation deployment
Document lessons learned for future design iterations
Support field teams with service and maintenance implementation
Works as part of core team to improve processes based on EU network performance data ensuring seamless integration of new technologies into Delivery Station ecosystems.
A day in the life
As an Innovation Engineer for AMZL youll develop and implement stateoftheart automation and robotics technologies. Working between field operations and vendor partnerships youll identify operational challenges faced by associates and transform them into technological solutions. Based in our Innovation Center youll build and validate prototypes through rapid design iterations using simulation and data analysis to demonstrate realworld benefits. Your role combines handson technical development with strategic business planning requiring you to build compelling business cases for new technology pilots. Youll need to understand deeply how technology impacts both AMZL processes and associate workflows bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to improve operational efficiency and worker experience.
About the 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. Its a fine balance between working on writing strategic business cases and understanding the deep humanmachine interfaces.
4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with prototyping and implementation
BS in Mechanical Engineering
SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design advanced assemblies complex configuration management
Hands on experience crafting proofofconcept models and prototypes
Thorough understanding and use of principals theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
Organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams
Experience communicating concepts and writing technical documents
Experience working in a fastpaced agile environment
Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet associated milestones
Experience evaluating design performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECOs
MS in Mechanical Engineering
Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys Finite Element Analysis tools
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.