Operations Engineer: Automation & Distribution Projects

Amazon

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 115,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision
PTO
401(k) Plan
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer in Austin, TX, to manage cross-functional projects in the facility network. You will lead delivery of next-gen sortation and distribution solutions while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The role requires 75% travel and involves hands-on design, installation, and qualification work across North America. Relocation may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering is required.
  • 4+ years in industrial, operations, manufacturing, or project engineering in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
  • Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions.
  • Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Manage lifecycle of cross-functional projects, delivering objectives across geographies.
  • Participate in engineering reviews and influence system architecture and facility processes.
  • Set priorities with internal teams and vendors, establish milestones, drive schedules.
  • Lead execution on system and equipment designs, perform installation, throughput and safety qualifications.
  • Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans to leadership.

Skills

Industrial engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Material handling
Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
VBA
SQL

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Operations Engineer in Austin, TX, to manage cross-functional projects in the facility network. You will lead delivery of next-gen sortation and distribution solutions while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The role requires 75% travel and involves hands-on design, installation, and qualification work across North America. Relocation may be provided for the right candidate.

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