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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation.
Demonstrated design, project management, sourcing, and/or implementation of large-scale integrated automation solutions, such as pharmacy automation systems, complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, and/or manufacturing lines
Proven comprehension of electro-mechanical designs and integrated machine controls, ideally with pharmacy automation and MHE system design experience
Knowledge and understanding of certification bodies for approvals that comply with local, national and international regulations
Working knowledge and experience with National Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) and Notified Bodies.
Deep knowledge of International and EU/NA Standards such as EU Machinery Directive, ISO, ANSI, ISO, NFPA, OHSA, CFR, NFPA, ANSI
Job summary
At Amazon Pharmacy our customers come first. Amazon Pharmacy is seeking an industry-proven and detail-oriented Sr. Pharmacy Design Engineer to help design and build pharmacy fulfillment centers, utilizing automated dispensing, quality control, and material handling systems. In this role, you will use cross-functional knowledge of pharmacy operations systems, processes, procedures, and tools to define system requirements and design fulfillment solutions. This role will be responsible for partnering with other engineering teams to ensure new equipment and modifications to existing equipment installed in operational Amazon buildings comply with all applicable codes, regulations and harmonized standards. 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. Our Pharmacy Design Engineers must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans, and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. This individual must have an applied understanding of regional and international regulations, codes and standards and should be knowledgeable in control systems, environmental, and ergonomic design principles. This role will functionally partner with all engineering teams to drive a systematic approach to address risk identification, mitigation, and management of safety solutions.
Seattle, WA or Boston, MA locations considered for the right candidate. Individuals can expect 25-50% travel (variable throughout the year) based on business needs at the time.
Key job responsibilities
Design, build, improve, and innovate on pharmacy fulfillment centers throughout the network.
Manage, design, and implement integrated automation projects with system elements such as automated dispensing, high-speed sortation, multiple conveyors, package lines and/or robotic work cells.
Identify, explore, evaluate, justify and realize solutions that add value by improving output quality, throughput rates, capacity, system utilization, and the reduction of waste.
Lead and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layout.
Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.
Build strong working relationships with FC leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites as well as their Launch, Facilities, Finance, Safety, and Process Engineers business stakeholders.
Interpret and apply regulations, codes, bylaws, and all relevant standards
Manage projects that require certifications that comply with local, national and international regulations
Knowledge and understanding of equipment certification requirements (CE, UL, etc.) and experience working with NRTLs
Work with WHS safety teams, technical engineering teams and suppliers to specify safety or other risk-related requirements for projects across multiple regions
Develop and apply formal safety analysis methods such as risk assessment, FMEDA, fault-tree analysis, and reliability modeling.
Contribute to building a safety culture that enables our technical engineering teams to develop safe and compliant products, systems and solutions.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with an ability to motivate teams and deliver results
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence, negotiate, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Highly proficient CAD skills; capable of independently developing an integrated automation layout
Experience in developing and managing contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up recommendations and develop business cases
Basic understanding of pharmacy regulatory requirements
CSME or other functional safety certification
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