Software Dev Engineer in Test, Blink

Software developers generate code, but does it work? We need you to design and build test tools and processes so that we can build high quality products faster. Blink QA is looking for talented SDETs to make a difference on our team.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Blink QA SDET you will be responsible for building and maintaining our automated test infrastructure for multiple Blink devices and applications that will be used to validate all aspects of the product operation. You will evaluate current automation implementation and identify gaps in coverage and create test strategies and test cases to improve and assess product quality. You will create infrastructure and tools to establish a reliable continuous build and test cycle that includes meaningful reporting.A day in the lifeAs a QA SDET on the Blink team, you are expected to bring passion to utilize and grow your industry-leading technical abilities that enable you to significantly improve automation test coverage and testing efficiency. You will be working closely with Program Managers, and Development Engineers on the ASIC, Hardware, Mobile Development, Embedded Software, and Cloud teams providing testing support, creating automation, troubleshooting issues, and contributing ideas to improve the customer experience of our products. All engineers contribute to improvements in our processes, efficiency, and accuracy.About the teamOur vertically integrated engineering organization gives engineers the opportunity to test algorithms, ASICs, hardware, firmware, industry-leading AWS infrastructure, and mobile applications. As part of Amazon Devices you will have the ability to collaborate with other Amazon Devices teams like Ring, Kindle, Fire, and Echo. The Blink organization encourages QA feedback on behalf of the customer and has mechanisms in place for every team member to contribute to improving the customer experience of our products and services within each cross-functional area of our organization. We work very closely together within our own team, usually a few engineers to each project.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design- Experience with web services and REST APIs- 2+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience ...

Software Dev Manager III, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon Robotics is building robots and systems which will form the foundation for the next generation of automation and transform warehouse operations. The team is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Software Development to create control systems for advanced robots and automation equipment. This role will lead multiple teams spanning industrial controls and embedded systems. They will collaborate with internal and external partners in creating solutions deployable at Amazon scale. Key job responsibilities* Collaborate closely with customers, stakeholders and partner teams to align on goals and execute effectively. * Manage and support multiple system development teams * Foster and nurture the career development of the team. Leading, coaching, motivating and rewarding the engineers is a critical part of this role. * Be deeply involved in architecture and design - lead the team in making high-ambiguity technical decisions and tradeoffs* Proactively manage and mitigate technical risks, particularly integration risks.* Design and implement the right development processes which create predictable results and meet the needs of the team and stakeholders* Design, build, optimize and operate systems for very large scaleA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of engineering team management experience- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations- Experience partnering with product or program management teams ...

Software Development Engineer - Amazon Robotics - North Reading, MA, Resource Management

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, motivated Engineer to design, develop, test and lead the development of software which control and optimizes robotic fulfillment centers used by amazon.com operations.As an engineer on the Resource Management team, you are a key member of a diverse team of engineers who deliver highly scalable robotic systems. You will lead the design and development of services which assign work, maintain healthy charge levels and manage the storage of Amazon products within its robotics solution. Our team’s software is at the heart of ensuring Amazon’s retail customers get their packages on time.You will have opportunities to collaborate and work with research scientists, applied scientists, data scientists and cross-functional teams on cutting-edge automation solutions for ever-growing 's robotic fleet.Key job responsibilities* Architect, design, and implement robotic applications and infrastructure.* Influence the team's strategy and contribute to long-term vision and roadmap.* Work with stakeholders across organization to iterate on design and implementation.* Maintain high standards by participating in reviews, designing for fault tolerance and operational excellence, and creating mechanisms for continuous improvement.* Prototype and test concepts or features, both through simulation and emulators and with live robotic equipment* Work directly with customers and partners to test prototypes and incorporate feedback* Mentor other engineer team members.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the teamAs an engineer on the Resource Management team, you are a key member of a diverse team of engineers who deliver highly scalable robotic systems. You will lead and support the design and development of services which assign work, maintain healthy charge levels and manage the storage of Amazon products within its robotics solution. Our team’s software is at the heart of ensuring Amazon’s retail customers get their packages on time.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language- Strong background or familiarity with algorithms used to solve complex problems for highly-scalable systems ...

Software Development Engineer - North Reading, MA, Amazon Robotics

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, motivated Engineer to design, develop, test, and lead the development of software which control and optimizes robotic fulfillment centers used by amazon.com operations.As an engineer on the Fleet Management team, you are a key member of a diverse, collaborative team of engineers who deliver highly scalable robotic systems. You will support and lead the design and development of services which allocate and assign tasks to a fleet of autonomous vehicles, and track the state of resources associated with such fleets. Our team’s software paves the way for integration of autonomous vehicles in the Amazon fulfillment network.You will have opportunities to collaborate and work with research scientists, applied scientists, data scientists and cross-functional teams on cutting-edge automation solutions for ever-growing robotic fleet.Key job responsibilities- Architect, design, and implement robotic applications and infrastructure.- Influence the team's strategy and contribute to long-term vision and roadmap.- Work with stakeholders across organization to iterate on design and implementation.- Maintain high standards by participating in reviews, designing for fault tolerance and operational excellence, and creating mechanisms for continuous improvement.- Prototype and test concepts or features, both through simulation and emulators and with live robotic equipment- Work directly with customers and partners to test prototypes and incorporate feedback- Mentor other engineer team members.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team- Strong background in algorithms and hands-on experience in developing algorithms for highly-scalable system ...

Software Development Engineer , Amazon Robotics (AR) Sortation Planning

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem-solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these, and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting-edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements every day and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. As a Software Development Engineer on the AR Sortation Planning team, you will design, develop and deploy full-stack robotic workcell solutions using AWS that are scalable, reliable and performant. You will build software solutions to improve sortation at scale, improve associate safety and ergonomics, associate job satisfaction, and site efficiency. You will build simulation models and digital twins of these robotic systems and provide our scientists, researchers and engineers the tools they need to develop and optimize robotic components, workflows and systems. We collaborate cross-functionally with machine learning and robotic controls experts to develop pioneering applications in a highly exciting and innovative environment.Key job responsibilities Build scalable, flexible and maintainable software solutions to innovative robotics technology integration problems. Work with peers of diverse backgrounds and experiences to solve challenging problems in a multi-disciplinary environment. Fast-paced, high-octane ownership of end-to-end solutions with a focus on working directly with stakeholders, customers and teammates. Maintenance, implementation and deployment of existing software services in Production with established customer bases, requiring adopting and adhering to metrics, alarms and operational excellence.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the teamWe have a talented, innovative and diverse team that works on cutting edge software driving human and robotic workflows, UI interfaces, AWS services at middle-mile Sortation centers within the Amazon Transportation Services network. We build algorithms to optimize sortation rates, improve safety and ergonomics, delight our associates, build simulations for our new robotic solutions, all while operating at Amazon scale.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers- 2+ years of full stack development experience- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations ...

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics RST

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impact the bigger picture? If the answer is yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements every day and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. We are Amazon Robotics.Key job responsibilitiesA highly motivated and collaborative candidate for this role will have a strong track record for relentlessly high standards accomplished by building efficient automation suites. They will be problem solvers who exercise high judgement to help balance quality and strategic trade-offs to move quickly and meet the needs of our customers. They will bring clarity to complexity and be able to probe assumptions, inspect architectures and illuminate pitfalls with data, all with the intent of providing a high confidence in product quality.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the teamAs a Software Development Engineer on Robotic Storage Technologies(RST) solutions, you will be part of an exciting, diverse team that is responsible for developing and deploying full-stack software systems using AWS that are scalable, reliable and performant, is obsessed over its customers at its core and its solutions impact thousands of users for every minute of their working day! Our solutions are intuitive, inclusive, accessible and obsess over our customers at their core and impact how Amazon’s fulfillment technologies will be reimagined for years to come.The mission of this team is to deliver production quality software at Amazon scale with AI at the core. You will work cross-functionally to develop pioneering applications in a highly exciting and innovative environment. As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) on the team, you will own software applications and systems that enable human and robotic fulfillment at scale. As an SDE you will make meaningful impact on fast moving, next generation fulfillment technologies by leading design and development efforts for critical and complex systems spanning multiple software and hardware teams. Working backwards from customer needs, you will identify the right technologies to achieve high customer experience standards. You will coach and mentor other engineers to foster a culture of relentless high-standards and will partner cross-functionally to develop pioneering applications in a highly exciting and innovative environment.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Software Development Engineer SDE II, PerfPlat

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.Position OverviewThe PerfPlat (Performance Platform) team designs and builds a high-fidelity integration and scale testing platform that is used to test and validate the robotics solutions before they are deployed to production. This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in everything from design to delivery of tools to support the platform and design of Amazon robotic fulfillment operations. As a software development engineer, you will be accountable for driving the technical direction of a complex software system. You will be working with a cross-functional team to prototype, design, and develop software solutions that span local, service oriented and cloud-based systems.The ideal candidate is passionate about new opportunities and has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new and foundational products and features. A commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are absolute requirements. Creating reliable, scalable, and high-performance software products requires technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering, and practical experience building large-scale distributed systems. This person has delivered high-quality technology products/services in a high-growth environment.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations- Experience building and designing test cases- Experience with testing methodologies (Junit) ...

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon Robotics is building a new foundational system which will transform warehouse robotics. The system integrates multiple custom robots into a cohesive and highly efficient solution. The team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build and scale this robotic system across the fulfillment network.The ideal candidate is passionate about software development and has a track record of designing and implementing new products and features using cloud technologies ( preferably AWS) and software deployed at the edge. They have seen their solutions deployed at scale in live environments. They are a hands-on expert, with a deep and broad understanding of software tools and complex algorithm development.Key job responsibilitiesThis is a brand new system which is a critical priority for the Robotics organization. As a key member, you will:* Work across teams to design and develop software which integrates with hardware* Prototype new concepts or features through simulators, emulators and with live robotic equipment in the lab* Work directly with internal customers and see the impact of your products in the fieldA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language- Expert level knowledge of at least one modern object oriented language such as Java (. preferred ), C++, or C# ...

Software Development Engineer, Device Management - Cloud Services, Global Edge Compute

Amazon is looking for Software Development Engineers who are passionate, innovative and have a strong drive to automate and simplify. This position will report to the Software Manager for Device Management - Cloud Services within the Global Edge Compute Team and have responsibility for software engineering across numerous cloud-based services designed to manage edge devices at scale.The Global Edge Compute team is responsible for services that manage Amazon's edge compute fleet - 1,000,000+ devices across 3000+ locations worldwide. Our systems manage everything from cutting edge robotics systems in Austin, to delivery stations in Cairo. We deliver innovative technical solutions to facilitate the massive growth in Amazon compute capabilities around the globe.Our team's mandate is to design, develop, and operate the next generation of device automation systems that allow for the provisioning and management of edge devices at Amazon scale. We're looking for entrepreneurial and innovative individuals who thrive on solving tough problems.Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. As an Amazon Software Development Engineer, you will help tackle a diverse landscape of technical challenges. We are a greenfield initiative, and you will play an active role in translating business requirements into concrete systems and prototyping concepts in partnership with technology leaders within the team and across the business.You will design, develop and deploy reliable distributed solutions that operate at Amazon scale. You will work with a variety of core languages and technologies including Kotlin, Python, Linux, and AWS services, including GreenGrass and IoT. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and will have the opportunity to work alongside talented Amazon engineers to redefine an industry. Along the way, we guarantee that you’ll learn a ton, have fun and make a positive impact on many people.A successful engineer in this role:Loves Automation: 1M devices cannot be managed as snowflakes, we automate everything.Is Highly Analytical: You solve problems in ways that can be backed up with verifiable data. You focus on driving processes, tools, and statistical methods which support rational decision-making.Is Engaged by Ambiguity: You're able to explore new problem spaces with unique constraints and thus non-obvious solutions; you’re quick to identify any gaps in the team and the right person to fill them to best deliver value to customers.Key job responsibilities- You are constantly looking to make improvements to existing systems as well as looking for new problems to solve. You are not satisfied with the status quo.- You uphold the highest standards, and encourage those around you to do the same.- You are always looking for opportunities to learn about new technologies, new customer use-cases, or the inner workings of our systems.- You are always asking what we can do to make our customers' experiences better. Putting yourself in their shoes and working backwards from there.A day in the life- Design and implement new, cloud-based, software solutions to aid in managing edge devices at scale.- Support team mates with insightful code reviews, peer programming, brainstorms and design discussions.- Ensure the nominal operation of our cloud-based services, expanding metrics coverage and upholding high operational excellence standards. About the teamWe own the infrastructure automation that manages Amazon Stores' compute and device infrastructure. We are passionate about taking complex infrastructure and abstracting it with self-service tooling. We embrace simple, decoupled, fault-tolerant solutions so we can spend more time innovating, and less time fixing.Our team is tight-knit and operates primarily out of Boston with our peer teams located in Austin. We have a mix of experience levels, and work in a broad, collaborative space that has something for everyone. We care about the development of our engineers and are invested in helping each other attain our career goals.This role has significant scope and can be a stepping stone to further career advancement within Amazon.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Software Development Engineer, Global Robotics Delivery

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. Amazon Robotics is the global head of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Current advancements are underway in robotic movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive data, and much more.
The Quality, Technology and Services builds systems and processes that make Amazon Robotics supply chain planning, manufacturing seamless. Our team is looking for an innovative, results-oriented Software Development Engineer to build solutions guiding our existing and future state manufacturing and supply chain operations. We are focused on designing scalable solutions that guide Robotics scaling as we build and deliver the next generation of robots. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving highly complex business problems, and is passionate about people, software engineering, and system architecture. This role will focus on ERP, PLM, Supply Chain Planning. Successful candidates will be a high-bandwidth SDE who can cut through the noise, simplify relentlessly, deliver results, and develop integrated digital solutions.Please note that we are open to hiring at the following multiple locations : Boston, Toronto, Seattle and other approved FTR locations.Key job responsibilities• Foster a culture of inclusion
• Develop strategic plans aligned to business capabilities and digital transformation
• Mentor and coach the next generation of software engineers, architects, and developers
• Design and architect technical solutions that delight customers
• Set the highest standards for quality, maintainability, and performance by designing solutions to be highly-available, dynamically scalable, and resilient to continuity threats
• Minimize technical debt, while ensuring solutions are easy to use and maximize efficiency
• Provide technical guidance and consulting to our business partnersA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Sr HW Test Engineer, Amazon Robotics Hardware Test

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Job Overview Amazon Robotics is seeking a motivated and hands on Test Engineer to join the hardware test engineering team. The hardware test team is a multi-disciplinary environment of mechanical/electrical/software/quality engineers and technicians dedicated to advancing the knowledge of robotics and how millions of customer orders are fulfilled every day. This role is for test engineers with a mechanical engineering foundation or mechanical engineers who want to be hands on in the labs working with the newest products developed at Amazon Robotics. You will need a strong basis in mechanical engineering but ready to work in mechatronics, robotics, fixture design and development, and test strategy. In this role we are looking for an engineer that can tackle the tasks at hand but keep looking around the corner at the corner to help prepare the team for what's coming next.Key job responsibilitiesWork with program teams and development engineering to create test strategies to inform development and verify requirements. This can take on many forms in terms of improving existing test methodologies, creating new techniques, and developing new fixtures and equipment. Our primary goals are to insure that our development teams are delivering safe, high quality, and robust solutions on time to improve the Amazon fulfillment network. A day in the lifeYou will work daily with our development team throughout the development cycle providing data to inform design decisions and ultimately verifying that all product requirements are met. This happens at your computer writing test plans, in the labs gathering data, designing and building new fixtures, helping to debug early prototypes, developing new methodologies, and looking into the future. This role needs the candidate to be adaptable as they work in an ever evolving environment. Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.- Experience working in new technology or product development- Experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)- Design experience of simple parts, assemblies, and fixtures- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Experience with Electro-Mechanical systems- Ability and desire to work hands on in lab environments ...

Sr. Applied Scientist - Motion Planning with ML, Amazon Robotics

We are seeking an experienced Senior Applied Scientist to advance the state of the art in ML-based planning for robotic workcells in Amazon Fulfillment centers. In this role, you will work across multiple teams to develop the next generation of robots which can be applied to a variety of use cases. Your solutions will allow Amazon to increase productivity and efficiency while prioritizing employee safety.Key job responsibilities- Design, adapt and implement advanced machine learning models ( including foundation models) for motion planning of manipulation robots- Build and test prototype robotic workcell setups to validate the performance of the solution- Partner with cross-functional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes - Work with Amazon's robotics engineering and operations teams to understand their requirements and develop tailored solutions- Document the architecture, performance, and validation of the final systemA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Deep experience in motion planning for manipulation robots ...

Sr. Embedded Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Join a group of the brightest engineers to develop next generation of Amazon's world class robotics and robotics safety systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to rapidly bring to life ground breaking ideas to full scale production devices that are trusted by thousands of associates at Amazon's facilities around the world.We hire the world’s brightest minds and offer them an environment in which they can invent and innovate to improve the experience for our customers. We want people who will help share and shape our mission to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. Amazon’s evolution and success is driven by the spirit of invention that’s part of our DNA. We do this daily by solving complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity.If you’re passionate about safety and performance and have an interest in robotics systems, then we’d like to talk to you about becoming part of an organization with global impact on millions of customers.Key job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate is enthusiastic and passionate about building the right solutions for our customers and willing to work with other teams to ensure that our product will meet Amazon-scale while simultaneously raising the bar for associate's safety. They will:- Develop and maintain both safety and non-safety rated systems used in quite possibly the world’s largest autonomous robot fleet.- Learn and master multiple components including networking/wifi, security, and a variety of sensors.- Participate in the architecture of these complex systems and collaborate with coworkers to realize the teams goals.- Provide feedback in the peer review process as well as effectively communicate with technical leadership.- Create solutions that strike the balance between world class performance and world class safety. When asked “which one comes first?” we need to find out how to do both!A day in the lifeAs an Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon Robotics you will work with cross functional teams in order to develop, test, and debug both our safety and non-safety rated robotic systems. The development process will involve the participating in the design process, analysis of any potential safety hazards, and implementation of new products and features. Testing efforts involve either writing automated tests to vet the newly created features or live testing to debug and root cause issues.In addition to normal development and testing responsibilities, software engineers are occasionally involved in live debugging our systems at Fulfillment centers.Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the teamThe firmware team is a comprised of super-smart doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and to solve real-world challenges.We take our responsibility for safety seriously but strive to produce the right product that also gives us the performance we need.We pay attention to the details so others don't have to and strive to make systems that are natural and intuitive to use so that safety doesn't need a second thought.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team- 5+ years of development experience in C or C++ within an embedded environment or with some aspect of robotic systems. This must include direct, hands-on experience designing, developing, and debugging one of the following: consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive systems, avionics, industrial, or telecommunications product. ...

Sr. Embedded Software Manager for Blink, Blink

Blink is one of the premier home security camera companies on the market today. Millions of people trust our products. Our product line is focused on cameras that work on batteries, inside doorbells, as part of lighting, and wired. Blink is looking for a senior embedded engineering leader to support our current generation of products and lead blink device software for our next hardware generation. To succeed in this role, you will be a senior leader experienced in building consumer electronic devices. You will understand power management and understand how to make risk trade offs on design, staffing, requirements, and time. You will work across partner team located across the world and together the next generation of blink devices and services. Key job responsibilitiesAs a leader of leaders, build and develop an organization that includes software managers and engineers including hiring, retention, performance management, mentoring and capability/skill development.Lead architecture, design, implementation, and operational support of tools and services.Evaluate complex business and technical requirements, and communicate inherent risks and solutions to technical and non-technical business owners and internal/external customers.Own embedded engineering roadmap and deliverables, work with customers and stakeholders to determine priorities, manage dependencies and risks.Establish a high bar and relentlessly improve software design, operations, and engineering processes to delight customersYou will work across hardware, ASIC, program, and product teams to establish a high bar and relentlessly improve software design, operations, and engineering processes across teams to delight customersAbout the teamDiverse ExperiencesBlink values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team CultureHere at Amazon, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 10+ years of engineering experience- 5+ years of engineering team management experience- 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience- Experience partnering with product or program management teams- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment ...

Sr. Financial Analyst, Blink Subscriptions

Blink is at the forefront of consumer electronics home security, and is the result of one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever. Amazon’s Devices and Services organization seeks an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to be a key member of the Finance team supporting Blink. This role leads financial support for Blink's subscription business, which has grown in size and complexity since launch.The successful candidate will have experience in past roles influencing business owners and supporting high-velocity decisions. The candidate will partner with business stakeholders to provide financial guidance and leadership, as well as collaborate with cross-functional finance teams in support of the subscriptions business. The candidate will build financial models to forecast subscriptions revenue and other key performance indicators (KPI's) and help drive decisions on maximizing growth potential for new and existing customers.Key job responsibilities- Lead financial support for the global subscriptions business. Develop financial models to forecasts and bridge key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive revenue outlook.- Collaborate with business stakeholders to evaluate financial impacts and trade offs. Use highly analytical data backed assumptions to influence leadership decisions to maximize long term value for the brand.- Dive deep into current finance and business processes to highlight opportunities for improved efficiency.- Perform ad hoc financial analyses as required by finance and business leadership.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience- 3+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience- Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis- Bachelor's degree ...

Sr. Firmware Engineer, Amazon Robotics

We build and maintain the world's largest fleet of autonomous industrial robots. Our relentless pursuit of excellence drives us to constantly push the boundaries of robotics and software innovation to tackle real-world problems head-on. What we create forms the cornerstone of Amazon's current operations and lays the groundwork for future systems that will redefine customer experiences in ways we've yet to envision. Every day, we're pioneering new advancements and enhancements. Welcome to Amazon Robotics, where we provide you with the tools and support to innovate alongside us in ways that are fulfilling, rewarding, and fun.Key job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate enthusiastically embodies a deep passion for crafting customer-centric solutions and thrives on not only on finding innovative answers to challenging questions, but also in the collaboration with other teams. This candidate takes great pride ensuring that our products meet Amazon-scale while setting new benchmarks for performance and maintainability.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and maintain robotic systems for the world's largest autonomous robot fleet.• Contribute to the architectural design of complex systems and collaborate with peers and other teams to find solutions to challenging problems.• Contribute valuable feedback during peer reviews and effectively communicate with technical leadership.• Contribute to the development of new and innovative solutions in a high-paced R&D environment.• Engineer solutions that strike a harmonious balance between top-notch performance and uncompromising resilience and continue to elevate both.• Master various components including networking and WiFi, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and diverse sensors.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the teamOur team drives the execution and continuous improvement of the drive units and other related technologies, including hardware and software-based solutions which serve Amazon Fulfillment Network sites around the world. We do this by building both common, reusable components as well as specialized solutions to find the right mix of reliability and performance. We have a team of super-smart doers who are continually looking for areas to help improve upon how to better handle things that technology does well while relying on people to handle things that humans do better. Our environment is global and complex with a variety of different platforms and systems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team- High level of proficiency with C/C++ and Python- Hands-on system experience with Linux, including device drivers and multicore systems- Proven experience diagnosing and debugging complex, difficult, multi-variable system issues- Hands on experience with embedded or real-time operating systems, such as Free RTOS, RT Linux or Micrium- Has successfully performed as a team member or technical lead on a complex project- Proficient oral and written communication skills. Collaborates well in a team environment ...

Sr. Global Commodity Manager - Industrial Automation, Robotics Electromechanical Commodity Team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation, with development rubs also in Seattle and Europe. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Industrial Automation and Controls (PLCs, Industrial PCs, Data Processing, Network Switches and firewall, Safety Systems and I/O devices) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. Key job responsibilitiesThis candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following: - Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. - Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives. - Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products. - Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues. - Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release. - Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. - Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews. - Periodic travel to supplier’s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. - 3+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of cutting edge semiconductors and contract manufacturers. - Ability to review and understand engineering requirements for semiconductors, design documents for PCBAs and overall electro-mechanical components and parts. - Experience working closely with engineering to anticipate needs, map technology roadmaps and align with development road maps. - Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. - Experience with price and contract negotiation and execution with top tier semiconductor manufacturers. - Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Sr. Global Commodity Manager - OEM Robotics, Robotics Electromechanical Commodity Team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation, with development rubs also in Seattle and Europe. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for OEM Robotic Technologies (Robotic Arms, Labeling, Weighing and Vacuum Systems) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and driven sourcing strategist, with experience in managing complex solutions, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. Key job responsibilitiesThis candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following: - Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. - Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives. - Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products. - Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues. - Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release. - Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. - Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews. - Periodic travel to supplier’s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. - 3+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of cutting edge semiconductors and contract manufacturers. - Ability to review and understand engineering requirements for semiconductors, design documents for PCBAs and overall electro-mechanical components and parts. - Experience working closely with engineering to anticipate needs, map technology roadmaps and align with development road maps. - Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. - Experience with price and contract negotiation and execution with top tier semiconductor manufacturers. - Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Sr. Global Commodity Manager - Passives and PCBs, Robotics Electromechanical Commodity Team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation, with development rubs also in Seattle and Europe. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Passives and PCBs (Distributors of electronic components and direct relationship with component and PCB manufacturers) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. Key job responsibilitiesThis candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following: - Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements. - Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives. - Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products. - Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues. - Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release. - Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. - Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews. - Periodic travel to supplier’s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. - 3+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of cutting edge semiconductors and contract manufacturers. - Ability to review and understand engineering requirements for semiconductors, design documents for PCBAs and overall electro-mechanical components and parts. - Experience working closely with engineering to anticipate needs, map technology roadmaps and align with development road maps. - Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. - Experience with price and contract negotiation and execution with top tier semiconductor manufacturers. - Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...

Sr. Global Commodity Manager – Complex Metal Fabrication (Robotic Workcells/Stations), Mechanical, Metals, Plastics and Hardware Global Commodity Team

The Sr. Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring that their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. This candidate will work with multiple business functions in a team environment.Key job responsibilitiesManaging overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements. Working with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements ensuring sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business goals.Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.Guiding the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics goals for sustaining production and new product.Development and execution of global commodity strategies that align business requirements with supplier capabilities.Maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.A day in the lifeThe GCM will work with a cross functional team including representation from Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Advance Quality Engineering, Program Management, Finance and Legal.The GCM in this role will own and cultivate relationships with a broad range of suppliers focused on metal fabricated components that comprise the robotic work cells and stations used in conjunction with robotic drive units to move packages efficiently within Amazon FC's.About the teamThe team consists of global sourcing professionals from various career and educational backgrounds including Automotive, Consumer Products, Technology and Aerospace. Educational background diversity consisting of Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain Management.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. • Experience in supply chain, commodity, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment. • Experience working with a global supply base of high-volume steel metal fabrication component suppliers, steel raw materials management and other metal related commodities.• Review and understand engineering design documents for mechanical components. • Experience developing, leading, and executing global commodity strategies focused on supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies. • Experience with contract negotiation and execution with high volume domestic and internationally based suppliers.• Technical, analytical, and management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs. ...