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 leading the launch of new delivery stations and operational processes in Brazil, owning the planning and implementation of the building launch schedule and coordination of suppliers and vendors. Additionally, you will support the design, optimization and maintenance of Building Infrastructure, Material Handling Equipment and Processes of our existing and future Logistics network.

This position requires strong leadership, deep customer focus, strong autonomy and exceptional project management skills. It will involve regular communication with executors and project sponsors at both the country and WW level, and requires you to be detail-oriented and comfortable partnering across functional business and technical teams. To be successful in this role, you need to pair strong analytical skills and a data-driven outlook with strong intuition.

This role will be based out of Brazil and involves regular travel within the country as well as occasional international travel.

Key job responsibilities
Lead Automation initiatives (autosorters)
Support business case, design and deployment for automation in Last Mile Operations
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 conduct value engineering/ value analysis;
Work independently or lead a project team that could comprise of project managers, project engineers and contractors.

Senior Automation Engineer, Amazon Logistic Brazil