Operations Engineer, Global Engineering Services

Amazon is hiring an Operations Engineer, Global Engineering Services in Melbourne, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Manages automation and physical distribution system projects for Amazon fulfillment centers.

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Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Operations Engineer to be a part of our global initiative of developing and delivering the next generation of world-class fulfillment systems. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior engineering experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, including development, design, implementation, enhancement, and support.

As an Operations Engineer for Amazon Fulfillment, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems around the globe. You are responsible for managing a technology or integration project, successfully delivering the solution to meet project goals. You may work directly with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and you have a solid understanding of the design approaches and industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designs. To meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams, you manage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep the scope of engineering deliverables under control.

You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment. Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects engineers to take a high-level of ownership in solving complex problems.

Come help us make history!

Key job responsibilities
- Work independently with internal and external engineering teams to deliver high-quality, cross-functional projects on-time, on-budget, with low defects and maintainable outcomes.
- Partner with project managers and external vendors to set priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
- Influence and review technical documentation, diving deep into system layouts and solutions, and competently represent designs to customers and other teams.
- Communicate project status clearly and concisely to leadership, effectively answering questions in detail and producing regular summaries.
- Develop strong working relationships with vendors, engineers, managers, peers, FC/SC leadership, operations teams, and business stakeholders (Launch, Facilities, Finance, Safety, Process Engineers) across multiple sites.
- Participate in design reviews and support execution between internal teams and vendors, including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout.
- Manage budget documents, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing. Identify and lead process improvement initiatives in support of operations teams within a geographic node.
- Travel up to 50% domestically, with variable intensity including up to three weeks consecutively, including weekends.

Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Bachelor's degree

Preferred qualifications

- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
- Experience in managing cool chains, refrigeration equipment and installations, temperature-controlled environments are considered a strong plus.
- French, German, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

How we rate this

Operations Engineer, Global Engineering Services at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Operations Engineer, Global Engineering Services is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in AU, VIC, Melbourne.
The job was posted on August 19, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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