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Automation Design Engineer, RRL Technical Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Florence, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026
Description

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment through reuse, repair, and recycling. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides IT Asset Disposition services to other Amazon companies with a specialization in the handling of valuable electronic equipment, originally used in Data Centres. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for one of the largest cloud services company on Earth!

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is looking for a talented, driven, and highly organized Automation Design Engineer in support of Reverse Logistics programs, as we expand capabilities to support our customers. As a re:Cycle Reverse Logistics , Automation Design Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing specific strategic level programs & initiatives – working with internal customers and 3rd party design houses, working closely with onsite process engineers in the development and expansion of the automation of activities across multiple platforms.

Your goal will be to ensure that associated projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the objectives outlined by stakeholders. This includes partnership with technical teams to adequately scope project deliverables, through thorough data analysis and building robust business requirements document (BRD), develop KPI metrics, developing monthly business reviews that drive progress on project goals, understanding of operational process and program objectives/SLAs, and customer centricity to drive adoption and expansion. The role plays a critical part in ensuring strategic commitments are made and operations are exceeding desired performance levels by using strong leadership, clear written and verbal communication, and focused metrics to drive accountability and expedite execution.

As a Design Engineer, you find clear paths through roadblocks, provide escalation management, anticipate & make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. You will have an ability to take large, complex programs and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional and technical user stories, then deliver them in a successful and timely manner. Maturity, high judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical thinking and leadership are essential to success in this role.

Key job responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously. Develop business requirements documents (BRD), comprehensive project plans, including timelines, and resource efficiency measurements.

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including Technical Engineering, Operations, Commercials, Customer, and Finance leadership. Regularly communicate project status, milestones, and risks, and address any concerns or feedback in a timely manner.

Coordination of global monthly business reviews with associated metrics and narrative including document writing and presentations to influence necessary business actions benefiting program adoption and further global expansion.

Partnership with reporting teams to develop new reporting & metrics to monitor efficiencies and SLA commitments.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
  • Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
  • Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
  • 5 years of Automation Design Engineering experience, using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements, Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
  • Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
  • Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
  • Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, KY, Florence - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually


Company - re:Cycle Reverse Logistics LLC

Job ID: A10406099

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