Global Ops Engineer - Automation & Projects

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking an Operations Engineer to manage cross-functional projects across the fulfillment network. You will lead design, installation, and optimization of sortation and distribution systems in partnership with internal teams and vendors.

You’ll travel up to 75% nationally but can work from a corporate office when not traveling; relocation support may be provided. The role demands strong program management, risk mitigation, and a hands-on approach to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects, and act as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets.
• Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes.
• Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines.
• Lead effective meetings by setting the objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment.
• Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans.
• Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications and functional capabilities to internal customers and partner teams.
• Efficiently manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
• Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Engineering and cross-teams’ efficiencies, optimizing the teams’ value and delivery.
• Up to 75 travel domestically although travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.

Job description

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking an Operations Engineer to manage cross-functional projects across the fulfillment network. You will lead design, installation, and optimization of sortation and distribution systems in partnership with internal teams and vendors.

You’ll travel up to 75% nationally but can work from a corporate office when not traveling; relocation support may be provided. The role demands strong program management, risk mitigation, and a hands-on approach to delivery.