Warehouse Automation Manager, Engineering

Global Engineering Services – International is seeking an experienced Automation Manager to lead the design, deployment, and scaling of automation solutions across Amazon’s fulfilment and logistics network. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive large-scale automation programs that directly impact operational efficiency, safety, and customer experience across India’s fulfilment center's (FCs), sort center's (SCs), and delivery stations.

Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation program delivery — from feasibility assessment and business case development through commissioning and operational handover
• Define and own the automation roadmap for assigned sites and business lines, driving progressive penetration targets across the IN network
• Evaluate technical feasibility and vendor solution availability for automation opportunities across FCs, SCs, and delivery stations
• Partner with Ops Tech, WHS, RME, and site operations teams to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions into existing infrastructure
• Develop ROI models, payback analyses, and capital investment plans to support automation business cases
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and program managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership; serve as the single point of contact for automation engineering across assigned networks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, throughput, safety, and cost efficiency
• Support the development of Amazon’s low-cost automation and frugal innovation initiatives

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in engineering including a supervisory role managing people
• Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems
• Experience in preventative maintenance systems
• Knowledge of automation control system logic, mechanism and protocol