Sr. Design/Project Engineer, Amazon Logistics

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. The goal of Amazon Logistics is to build a world class last mile operation. Amazon Logistics aims to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small, are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible.

Amazon Logistics is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on and customer-obsessed Project Engineer that can drive expansion in our Last Mile Delivery network. As a member of the Amazon Logistics Emerging Countries Engineering team you will be responsible for supporting the launch of new delivery stations in Brazil and Mexico, owning the design and definition of processing layout and processing equipment infrastructure. Additionally, you will support the design, optimization and maintenance of Building Infrastructure, Material Handling Equipment and Processes of our existing Logistics network.

This role will be based out of Mexico and will involve travel within Latin America.

Key job responsibilities
- Support the site selection and evaluation process by drafting test fit layouts and researching building and site related information to identify any relevant issues that impact the economic or operational value of a site
- Support the preparation of specifications and technical detail to fully define the requirements on building environment, equipment, material, process and services
- Review all technical documentation such as Buildings layouts, traffic plans, flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets to ensure that they meet requirements
- Active involvement in cross functional infrastructure projects, provide technical input and - -- Continuous improvement of team processes, driving savings in time and cost of internal and launch activity
- Work independently or lead a project team that could comprise of project managers, project engineers and contractors
- Flexibility to travel within Latin America as much as (50-75%) to support deployment projects.

About the team
The Emerging Countries Engineering team is split into three sub-teams: APAC, LATAM and MENA

Each team is responsible for their geographic area - working in the areas of Process and Design Engineering and works across geographies on specific projects and/or tools.

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

Mexico City, DIF, MEX

- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
- Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
- Spanish and English fluency.