Key job responsibilities
Lead evaluation and delivery of large-scale automation technologies including conveyance, sortation and robotics systems, often occurring across multiple sites at a time
Coordinate cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery
Support the launch of new automated buildings and expansions in existing sites
Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art material handling systems and robotic innovations
Ensure deployments are delivered on time, within budget, and to Amazon's quality standards
Provide guidance and troubleshooting for complex automation deployments
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize deployment processes
Collaborate with operations, construction, and vendor teams throughout the project lifecycle
A day in the life
You will be interacting daily with a wide variety of functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization and in multiple time zones. You will conduct multiple weekly meetings with internal teams, stakeholders and vendors to execute deliverables. You’ll be liaising with subject matter experts from across the organization, diving deep in the technologies we deploy; you’ll build on these relationships to refine and improve our processes. No two days will be the same in our fast-moving environment yet you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow along the way as part of a tight-knit and supportive team.
About the team
Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation is a diverse and multi-talented team with a proven track record of overcoming challenging technical problems to deliver Amazon’s leading-edge robotics technologies in its fulfilment, transportation, and delivery network across the world. Our high-performing team blends engineering know-how, problem solving, curiosity, innovation, leadership, and effective communication to deliver positive results for our customers.
5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent
Experience in problem solving and delivering results
Experience in English and Japanese language communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience managing competing priorities across a wide range of stakeholders
Knowledge of automation technologies, material handling systems and robotics
Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within Japan (and occasionally Australia/EU)
Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
Experience working with and managing third party vendors
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Experience with robotic deployments in warehouse or fulfilment environments
Experience working and managing external contractors and vendors
Background in logistics, supply chain or operations
Project management experience or certification
Experience with Amazon Robotics or similar automation platforms
Deep understanding of warehouse operations, linked systems and fulfilment processes
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