Job description

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related education
• Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op
• Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) co-op from January - June 2023
• Proficient in AutoCAD / 2D layouts
• Understanding of metrics, process capabilities, LEAN and IE techniques

Job summary
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 who 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. 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.

Amazon Robotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.

This individual will work on the Robotics Operational Readiness team to develop process engineering standards for the deployment of Amazon Robotics and other advanced technologies in Amazon buildings worldwide, ensuring high quality using Lean principles. Possible projects include: developing complex financial analysis models for recognizing cost saving opportunities for global deployments or determining time standards to make recommendations for tools and process requirements of existing product lines. They will apply statistical and mathematical models to optimize efficiency, staffing requirements, and production standards.

This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week). This co-op opportunity will be based in the Boston Area, and may include the opportunity to travel to one of our US-based active Robotics Deployments and/or the opportunity to visit one of Amazon Robotics two state of the art campuses in the Greater Boston Area.

Key job responsibilities

The Process Engineer Co-op will be responsible to:

• Create standard processes and in-line quality control check points to catch defects upstream and avoid additional cost downstream
• Apply complete knowledge of industrial engineering process improvement strategies and lean techniques (eg. Method analysis, work combination charts, ergonomics, visual controls, safety, Kanban, poka yoke) to analyze and improve overall deployment operations
• Develop an understanding of the current assembly processes and identify targets for improvement in transactional and operational efficiencies
• Support in implementation of LEAN modules such as standardization and waste elimination
• Assist in creating comprehensive process flow mapping, not limited to process speed and capability, labor content, ambient requirements, utility requirements, and inventory buffers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good work ethic, desire to learn and be challenged

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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