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Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago

Amazon

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Amazon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Master's degree

    “Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work

- Experience in management of engineering design projects

Nice to have

- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field

- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making

- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing

- Experience with design-in-safety

- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles

The role

Are you an Innovative Engineer that wants to design the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the idea of designing Intralogistics systems that leverage ground breaking automated Material Handling Equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!

We’re looking to add a high-impact engineer to our team in Europe / United Kingdom. A successful candidate will have an established background in creating high-performance physical systems, a strong technical problem-solving ability, excellent project management skills, and an internal motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment. In this role, you will partner with internal and external teams to design high quality, cost effective solutions for our fulfillment and distribution systems. You will own multiple projects simultaneously, from concept realization through design approval. You will be our suppliers’ primary point of technical contact for your projects. Then, once the design is completed and approved, you will hand-off the project to our Ops Engineering team who will oversee the installation and commissioning of the project. You’ll continue working with that team to ensure that the system you’ve designed is successfully installed, commissioned and launched.

Your projects will include green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits. Our team to designs fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, specialty facilities (ex. reverse logistics, hazmat) and ground and air transportation centers throughout North America and Europe. Your projects will be a variety of template-based and designed-from-scratch.

A day in the life

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment designing the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems.

You will work on high impact, high visibility projects; You will be challenged; You will learn; You will grow.

What you'll do

Key job responsibilities

- Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.

- Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.

- Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.

- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.

- Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects

- Effectively communicate the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Online application

  2. Assessments

    Online test · Not every role

    Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.

  3. Phone screening

    Phone call · Not every role

    If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.

  4. Interview loop

    With current employees

    Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.

  • Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
  • Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.

About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
  • Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
  • Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
  • Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

In their own words

Additional information

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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