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The role requires a holistic view of all aspects of an Amazon Warehouse (Fulfilment Centre, Inbound Cross-Dock, Sortation Centre or Distribution Centre) while focusing on its automation technologies and storage solutions. This person will be responsible for evaluating and delivering state-of-the-art material handling systems and robotic innovations while coordinating internal teams and external contractors in order to effectively launch new automated buildings and conduct expansions in existing sites. \nAmazon’s culture encourages an entrepreneurial approach and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment. \nThe role will be based in the Japan with 60% of time traveling mainly around\nthe country and with potential requirements in the Australia/EU.\nAt Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.\nKey job responsibilities\nLead evaluation and delivery of large-scale automation technologies including conveyance, sortation and robotics systems, often occurring across multiple sites at a time \nCoordinate cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery \nSupport the launch of new automated buildings and expansions in existing sites \nEvaluate and implement state-of-the-art material handling systems and robotic innovations \nEnsure deployments are delivered on time, within budget, and to Amazon's quality standards \nProvide guidance and troubleshooting for complex automation deployments \nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize deployment processes \nCollaborate with operations, construction, and vendor teams throughout the project lifecycle \nA day in the life\nYou will be interacting daily with a wide variety of functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization and in multiple time zones. You will conduct multiple weekly meetings with internal teams, stakeholders and vendors to execute deliverables. You’ll be liaising with subject matter experts from across the organization, diving deep in the technologies we deploy; you’ll build on these relationships to refine and improve our processes. No two days will be the same in our fast-moving environment yet you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow along the way as part of a tight-knit and supportive team. \nAbout the team\nRobotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation is a diverse and multi-talented team with a proven track record of overcoming challenging technical problems to deliver Amazon’s leading-edge robotics technologies in its fulfilment, transportation, and delivery network across the world. Our high-performing team blends engineering know-how, problem solving, curiosity, innovation, leadership, and effective communication to deliver positive results for our customers.\nBasic qualifications\n- 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience\n- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent\n- Experience in problem solving and delivering results\n- Experience in English and Japanese language communication skills, both written and verbal\n- Experience managing competing priorities across a wide range of stakeholders\n- Knowledge of automation technologies, material handling systems and robotics\n- Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within Japan (and occasionally Australia/EU)\nPreferred qualifications\n- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level\n- Experience working with and managing third party vendors\n- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing\n- Experience with robotic deployments in warehouse or fulfilment environments\n- Experience working and managing external contractors and vendors\n- Background in logistics, supply chain or operations\n- Project management experience or certification\n- Experience with Amazon Robotics or similar automation platforms\n- Deep understanding of warehouse operations, linked systems and fulfilment processes\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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