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 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 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 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 cross-functional 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, you'll develop and implement state-of-the-art automation and robotics technologies. Working between field operations and vendor partnerships, you'll identify operational challenges faced by associates and transform them into technological solutions. Based in our Innovation Center, you'll build and validate prototypes through rapid design iterations, using simulation and data analysis to demonstrate real-world benefits. Your role combines hands-on technical development with strategic business planning, requiring you to build compelling business cases for new technology pilots. You'll 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. It’s a fine balance between working on writing strategic business cases and understanding the deep human-machine interfaces.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 proof-of-concept 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 fast-paced 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 ECO’s
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys Finite Element Analysis tools
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.