Robotics Deployment Engineer, Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation

Amazon is seeking an experienced business-oriented Robotics Deployment Engineer to deliver large-scale and highly complex logistic process automation and storage initiatives for the continued expansion of our South Europe (SEU) fulfilment network.

The Deployment Engineer will oversee 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. As a Deployment Engineer you 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.

Amazon’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.

The role could be based in London, Vercelli, Munich, Berlin or Barcelona with an average of 60-70% of time traveling mostly in EU and UK.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead evaluation and delivery of large-scale automation technologies, ensuring they are complete, standardized, and ready for global scale.

- Support evaluation and delivery of large-scale automation technologies including conveyance, sortation and robotics systems, often occurring across multiple sites at a time

- Coordinate cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery

- Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art material handling systems and robotic innovations

- Ensure deployment deliverables are delivered on time, within the timeline, and to Amazon's quality standards

- Provide guidance and troubleshooting for complex automation deployments

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize deployment processes

- Collaborate with product, safety, deployment, quality and vendor teams throughout the project lifecycle

- Travel 60-70% of time mainly around the country and with potential requirements in the EU.

A day in the life

You 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.

About the team

Robotics 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 fulfillment, 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.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field

- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal

- Experience managing competing priorities across a wide range of stakeholders

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

- Experience in project/program delivery or deployment execution

- Knowledge of automation technologies, material handling systems and/or robotics

- Experience authoring technical documentation, particularly detailed and user-focused Work Instructions or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field execution

Preferred qualifications

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or experience in project management

- Experience with robotic deployments in logistic, supply chain, warehouse or fulfilment operations environments or equivalent

- Understanding of warehouse operations, linked systems and fulfilment processes

- Experience working with and managing external contractors and vendors

- Experience with Amazon Robotics or similar automation platforms

- Experience delivering training to contractors or third-party teams on-site, ensuring readiness and adherence to deployment standards (e.g., 3PA training)

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