Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Safety and Compliance Engineer with an emphasis on Industrial Machine Safety and Safety Systems. This position is responsible for new and existing product support related to regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized team player with excellent communication skills and good business acumen. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory compliance schemes and the process required to specify, test, qualify, document and maintain certifications related to automatic and autonomous guided vehicle Product Safety, Machine Safety, and Functional Safety compliance for domestic and international markets.
Key job responsibilities
- Work on cross functional teams to perform and complete Safety & Compliance requirements for equipment/product design
- Interpret and apply regulations, standards, and Amazon requirements to new technologies/products
- Experience reviewing equipment, including conveyance and machinery for proper guarding, interlocks, and safety features
- Provide Safety & Compliance input during the product scoping to identify any concerns for operators interacting with the equipment
- Evaluate and review schematics and drawings and provide Safety & Compliance input during product development/early design
- Leverage Support processes, systems and tools to resolve safety related technical problems
- Track issues through resolution phase, engaging technical subject matter experts and Safety Manager, as needed
- Manage, prioritize, and respond to the Advanced Technology Team's concerns
- Provide technical guidance to Fulfillment Center (FC) Operations NA & EU Safety and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational challenges
- Provide prompt, efficient, detailed, customer-oriented service to our internal Amazon Customer
- Create and maintain problem resolution procedures and identify need for new tools to support existing solutions
- Work with Engineering, Global Support and Amazon EHS teams to understand safety issues and solution options
- Provide Safety Manager with the information required for decision-making
- Compile data to facilitate analysis by the Safety team
- Conduct internal Advanced Technology Meetings, including Design Reviews, Solutions layouts, and Risk Assessments, as required by Safety & Compliance Manager
- Conduct external Risk Assessment, Design Reviews, Factory/Site Acceptance testing and launch support
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Safety or a related science-based field.
- 10 + years’ experience applying safety principles and addressing safety issues in a manufacturing, warehouse or other operations focused environment
- Technical problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- 7+ years of Safety experience, preferably certified, in relation to Robotics or Mechatronics
- Working knowledge and experience with: OSHA regulations, NRTL, CE, IEC, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI/RIA 15.06, NFPA 79, UL 508A, IEC 60204
- Experience supporting Safety programs by means of identifying equipment needs, documentation needs, support equipment needs, staging and support of equipment to be tested, debug capabilities, etc.
- Experience interacting with customers, regulatory agencies, test labs, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.