Senior Equipment Engineer, WW AMZL Process Engineering Innovation

Amazon; Berlin; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Berlin is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to lead the development and delivery of innovative equipment at world-class delivery stations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a strong technical background, and is skilled in equipment testing and project management. This role includes collaboration with global vendors and requires travel of up to 50%. The company offers a diverse workplace committed to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty.
• Experience with automated material handling equipment and robotics.
• Experience in capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Act as WW technical expert for equipment development.
• Lead innovative design solutions to operational problems.
• Create detailed documentation for equipment solutions.

Skills

Innovative design

Equipment testing

Quality specification

Project management

Process innovation

Lean-based design

Collaboration

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics

Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Senior Equipment Engineer, WW AMZL Process Engineering Innovation – Amazon

WW Equipment Engineering Innovation team seeks an innovative and solutions-oriented engineer to lead development and delivery of current and next-generation equipment for world-class delivery stations. This role involves end-to-end equipment development, collaboration with global vendors, and driving internal and external equipment quality control. A hands-on leader with experience in production part approval, manufacturing/plant engineering, and first article inspection is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the WW technical expert for equipment development, including leading equipment testing and validation.
• Lead idea generation for innovative design/equipment solutions to existing operational problems.
• Create documentation for equipment solutions (design definitions, quality specifications, assembly instructions, equipment design standards).
• Generate structured plans to advance innovative equipment designs from ideas to assessment, pilot, and expansion.
• Own and deliver against plans with network reporting and approvals for all program stages.
• Provide technical expertise to other engineering teams and challenge suppliers and partners.
• Build large-scale proposals for WW Ops Engineering, collaborating with WHS, Planning, Launch, Procurement, Finance, HR, external partners and product teams.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing requests accurately and promptly.
• Own internal process innovations, road-mapping, and delivery of the given area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with tech/software teams to drive software enhancements and ensure alignment with physical design/process innovations.
• Travel up to 50% regionally and WW, based on business needs.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience).
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty.
• Experience with PPAP, manufacturing/mechanical plant engineering, and FAIR.
• Experience with introducing new vendors and vendor technical quality management.
• Experience taking equipment from concept through validation and execution.
• Experience with automated material handling equipment, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean-based process design.
• Experience in capital project management with ownership/management of engineering design projects.
• Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience).
• 5+ years in Operations.
• Experience in logistics, production business, plant manufacturing (e.g., automotive, aerospace) or related mechanical engineering industries.
• Experience in roles spanning multiple locations/regions/countries.
• Experience in innovation/R&D teams.

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Job ID: A3060825