Operations Engineer: Automation & Project Leadership

Amazon Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks an Operations Engineer to lead cross-functional projects, delivering next-generation material handling and distribution solutions. You will coordinate with internal and external teams, manage schedules, and ensure safe installation and performance improvements across facilities.

The role requires up to 75% travel nationwide and relocation consideration to corporate offices, with a broad benefits program in place for regular full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field.
• Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE).
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level.
• 3+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience.
• Position includes travel up to 75% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of challenging projects with internal/external teams.
• Set priorities, milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Lead and coordinate execution of systems and automated equipment designs per established standards.
• Communicate project status and risk analyses to leadership.
• Travel up to 75% domestically.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field

Master's degree in engineering, management, or technology

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks an Operations Engineer to lead cross-functional projects, delivering next-generation material handling and distribution solutions. You will coordinate with internal and external teams, manage schedules, and ensure safe installation and performance improvements across facilities.

The role requires up to 75% travel nationwide and relocation consideration to corporate offices, with a broad benefits program in place for regular full-time employees.