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Amazon Innovation Center Manager , WW Innovation Engineering in Dortmund, Northwest TerritoriesGermany
Description
Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Innovation Center Manager to manage our first Innovation Center that will host our new technologies in Automation and Robotics space. The successful candidate will be a member of the Amazon Logistics Global Innovation Engineering team and will be responsible to define, test, validate and implement various Robotics and Automation systems in the Delivery Stations network.
As the Innovation Center Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing the daily testing activities at the Last Mile Innovation Center. You will play a vital role in the validation of machine design, while coordinating with stakeholders on performance criteria and testing timelines. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in reporting and data collection. This position demands a strong background in mechanical engineering, attention to detail, and effective communication. Experience with various automation and MHE technologies, and vendor management is required.
Key job responsibilities
Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
Ensure compliance with local documentation standards and industry regulations
Manage day-to-day testing activities across a portfolio of automation and robotic equipment
Establish and maintain a systematic data collection process
Ensure proper documentation and standardization of test procedures and protocols
Maintain and calibrate equipment to guarantee accurate and reliable performance
Conduct performance and validation testing post-installation during commissioning
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical/software issues during testing periods
Managing and prioritizing on-site resources for effective and efficient testing and data recording processes
Foster effective communication between product owners, external partners and with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment on testing schedules and success criteria
A day in the life
You will plan and manage execution of daily testing activities of Amazon Last Mile automation and robotics equipment in Innovation Testing Center in MEU. Your day could include cross-functional engagement with product owners and vendors, attend the site to conduct and develop test plans to validate and improve designs of equipment, reporting on test results, plan and manage resources to execute activities according to business goals, enable efficient mechanisms, and finally celebrating in the successful launches of each of the projects… Day One for all of us!
About the team
We are a set of diverse individuals who work coherently to solve customer problems with the most innovative solutions. We put heavy emphasis on empowering our employees to maintain work/life harmony. The team works with innovative technologies in the market to bring into AMZL to solve complex technical problems. It’s a fine balance between working on writing strategic business cases to understanding the deep human-machine interfaces.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Dortmund, NW, DEU
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Working experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation labs
Experience in automation, logistics, e-commerce distribution, last mile execution
Vendor Management within automation/OEMs
Knowledge of local safety regulations and compliance standards. [MEU standards]
Strong pro-active problem-solving and analytical skills
Good understanding of lean – six sigma, testing methodologies, and quality control.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
German language is a must
Preferred Qualifications
Master Degree in Engineering or Business equivalent
Experience in research and development environment, validating design through product lifecycle
Experience in Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME)
Proficiency in AutoCAD software or similar
Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous environment
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