Lead Senior Ops Engineer - Automation & Sortation

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel-friendly role

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Engineer to root cause, solve and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams on high‑impact projects, travel up to 75% domestically, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver cost‑effective solutions for sortation and distribution systems. You will own project objectives, coordinate with vendors, and drive execution of engineering designs while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing multiple large projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM.
• Experience with automated material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of challenging projects with internal and external teams.
• Set priorities, milestones, and schedules to meet objectives.
• Coordinate execution of designs and equipment installations.
• Communicate status, risks and decisions to leadership.
• Drive process improvements across projects and teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Engineer to root cause, solve and scale systemic engineering challenges in First and Middle Mile Operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams on high‑impact projects, travel up to 75% domestically, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver cost‑effective solutions for sortation and distribution systems. You will own project objectives, coordinate with vendors, and drive execution of engineering designs while maintaining safety and