Senior Operations Engineer, NA Logistics Automation Lead

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead projects across facilities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost-effective solutions for sortation and distribution systems. The role requires 6+ years of project management, a STEM degree, travel up to 75%, and strong communication with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing large projects with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field required.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% nationwide for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of challenging projects with internal and external teams.
• Lead engineering reviews and influence system architecture and processes.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to set milestones and drive schedules.
• Lead execution of designs, installations, and qualifications for MHE systems.
• Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field

Master's degree in engineering or STEM field

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

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

You will lead projects across facilities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost-effective solutions for sortation and distribution systems. The role requires 6+ years of project management, a STEM degree, travel up to 75%, and strong communication with internal and external partners.