One Material Handling System (One MHS) is seeking a talented and motivated SR Manager Hardware Fulfilment Center Infrastructure Engineer (FCIE) to serve as the technical authority for electrical architecture and engineering within Amazons global fulfillment center network. This role will lead the standardization and innovation of electrical systems for material handling operations focusing on safety scalability and operational excellence. As part of OneMHS you will transform how Amazon designs builds and operates its material handling capabilities through advanced electrical architecture system networks and power system strategies.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in electrical system design network architecture power distribution and controls engineering for complex material handling systems including tote/parcel conveyance and sortation. Our SR Manager Hardware FCIE works closely with WWDE Operations Engineering strategic suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust electrical solutions while considering long-term system performance policies and maintenance programs.
This role requires the strategic vision to create electrical engineering standards that influence mechanical engineering design and develop multi-year roadmaps for system evolution. You will tackle intrinsically hard complex and ambiguous problems while creating solutions that are robust efficient scalable and cost-effective. This position also demands tactical execution to standardize deliverable clarity and quality promoting excellence in project delivery while maintaining the high standards that complex material handling systems require for optimal performance over time.
Key job responsibilities
As a SR Manager Hardware FCIE you will operate at the global infrastructure architecture level with influence across multiple teams and responsibility for complex large-scale electrical systems. Your work will impact the entire organizations power infrastructure strategy and implementation for material handling systems.
Technical Leadership & Architecture:
Serve as a trusted technical leader for global electrical infrastructure in material handling systems
Set standards for engineering excellence at the architecture level for communication networks power distribution and electrical devices.
Design exemplary electrical architectures that are robust against failures efficient scalable and cost-effective
Take ownership of significant portions of electrical architecture including security performance availability and operational aspects
Lead design and implementation of large-scale or significantly complex electrical systems with long-term impact
Establish best practices for panel placement network design grounding and safety circuit design
Design modular and scalable electrical and network architectures that prioritize reliability maintainability and performance
Systems Engineering & Innovation:
Drive electrical system optimization for automation applications
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies including DC power systems and AI-powered diagnostics
Implement remote monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions
Use electrical reliability & maintenance expertise to perform gap assessments to industry standards
Provide subject matter expertise in electrical distribution for material handling systems
Perform detailed calculations to establish electrical standards and specifications
Audit electrical system designs to identify opportunities and develop superior solutions
Develop technology that creates or maintains competitive advantage in power systems
Ensure designs have significant extensibility performance scalability and security
Develop and document repeatable electrical processes for scaled deployment
Program Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead complex material handling system implementations through standardized electrical execution
Propose electrical innovations requiring multiple engineering teams to implement
Divide electrical responsibilities to allow teams to work independently while creating integrated solutions
Lead design reviews for complex and critical electrical systems at site region and architecture levels
Coordinate between specialized technical resources to drive continuous improvement while maintaining project accountability
Align teams toward coherent electrical architectural strategies
Build consensus and harmonize differing views on power system approaches
Manage relationships with 3P partners for electrical engineering power system design permitting and installation
Knowledge Sharing & Mentorship:
Educate the broader fulfillment center engineering community on advanced electrical and power system issues
Keep senior management informed on electrical technologies and trends
Participate in and present at internal conferences and Principal Engineer events
Mentor other team members and help scale the organization
Perform Principal promotion assessments
Contribute to intellectual property (inventions patents) in electrical engineering
Support development of electrical implementation playbooks
Ensure effective knowledge transfer and documentation
Project Execution & Risk Management:
Execute electrical projects through all phases from initiation through commissioning
Coordinate between specialized electrical technical resources while maintaining complete project accountability
Drive continuous improvement in electrical project delivery methods and execution standards
Maintain stakeholder alignment and satisfaction throughout project lifecycle
Identify and mitigate electrical risks proactively
Develop and document repeatable electrical processes for scaled deployment
A day in the life
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support electrical system design with industry-leading performance in reliability safety and resilience. Develop mechanisms to assist in executing material handling system electrical implementations while establishing standardized processes for ensuring optimal electrical performance across facilities in future deployments. Create and deliver electrical project execution strategies and detailed plans to drive implementation from initiation through commissioning ensuring program success across multiple simultaneous projects. Interface with strategic partners to ensure successful integration of Amazon-spec electrical equipment while maintaining the highest standards of electrical safety and performance.
- 10 years of engineering team management experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or 7 years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
- 6 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- 7 years of people leadership or 5 years of management experience
- Experience using Lean Process Improvement Six Sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes forecasting planning optimization and logistics
- Experience delivering projects within scope time budget and quality
- Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Experience in managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions evaluate outcomes and make data-driven decisions
- Can work proactively and independently meet deadlines and deliver on projects and tasks
- Strong understanding of material handling equipment electrical systems and integration
- Able to travel up to 30% US and International
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- PMP certificate
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Experience with material handling equipment electrical integration and systems
- Experience with conveyor control systems automation and electrical distribution
- Experience with cross-belt sorters and complex material handling electrical systems
- Experience working with material handling OEMs and electrical integration partners
- Track record of establishing standardized electrical processes and playbooks
- Experience scaling technical electrical project delivery organizations
- Knowledge of data center power infrastructure and electrical distribution systems
- Experience with high-voltage electrical systems and power quality analysis
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at GA Atlanta - 179700.00 - 243100.00 USD annually
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