Process Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon Robotics (AR) is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive data, and much more.

The AR Operations organization manufactures high-quality robotics and gets the right materials to the right place at the right time to enable our automated solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, using data and performance indicators.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for development, installation, validation, and optimization of complex manufacturing processes and systems to manufacture Robotic Systems. The role will collaborate cross-functionally within Operations and cross-geographically to define process requirements, procure and validate equipment, and manage optimization and cost-reduction initiatives. The role will be expected to clearly communicate with senior management on project status, risks and change control.

Key job responsibilities
– Support and foster a culture of inclusion.
– Development and Validation of processes specific to NPI programs.
– Own Process optimization and cost reduction initiatives for sustaining processes
– Write business and operational planning documents for capital equipment and plant infrastructure.
– Implement technology and tool improvements to impact Safety, Quality, and Cost targets.
– Perform critical process reviews including Risk and Hazard assessments.
– Ability to travel (~10%) to support projects.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Westborough, MA, USA

Basic Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
– 0-2 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
– Ability to manage and deliver projects with accelerated schedules.
– Experience and proven skill in written and verbal business communications, including writing white papers, organizational communications, reporting metrics.
– Experience with Process Optimization Tools including Programming, Mapping, Simulation or various algorithms.
– Experience in using Project Management tools.
– Experience in New Product Introduction environment including Phase-Gate process experience.
– Experience using industry Problem Solving Tools such as 8D, Fishbone/Cause-Effect, or CAPA methodology.
– Experience using Quality-Statistical tools such as PFMEA and various statistical techniques such as control charting, pareto, or histograms.

Preferred Qualifications

– MBA or advanced Engineering degree preferred.
– Proven analytical approach to problem-solving.
– Experience in manufacturing / process improvement (eg. Lean-Six Sigma).
– Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently and in team settings.
– Experience reviewing and generating designs in Solidworks.
– Experience reviewing and generating plant layouts in AutoCAD.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.