Graduate Engineering Manager

Please note that relocation to nearby sites may be required during your tenure in this role. Amazon Operations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy, to the moment their item is delivered – from desktop to doorstep. Across Europe we have more than 50 Fulfilment Centers, hundreds of Delivery Stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees, all working together in harmony to make sure the right item gets delivered to the right person, in the right place, at the right time. Working in Amazon Operations is for people who like to be active and give their all. We work in a busy, dynamic environment and are part of a bigger team delivering on the expectations of millions of customers every single day. We are open, inclusive and welcome individuality and diversity. The culture in our Operation is built on the way teams’ bond and the work ethic that enables our business run like clockwork. Our teams take pride in a job well done, looking out for one another, ensuring the highest safety standards and playing their part in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for around the world. Join us in the Amazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering team. We maintain and optimize technologies in the Global Amazon Warehouse & Delivery Network. Purpose of the Job: We are looking for motivated, customer-focused people who want to join the Reliability Maintenance Engineering team as a Graduate Engineering Manager. The Graduate Engineering Manager is our entry level manager role, designed to allow recently graduated students in a relevant Engineering discipline the opportunity to build experience and grow to become our future leaders. The role and program are designed to build both hands on technical and managerial experience, in order to quickly become an integral member of the site management team, responsible for delivering a high level of equipment availability by ensuring all preventative maintenance activities are conducted whilst following all internal processes and procedures. Key job responsibilities • Support the Reliability Maintenance Engineering Manager as they work with the site Safety department & site Leadership to implement, record and audit safety and statutory compliance programs to provide a safe working environment for all staff. • Implement and carry out network standards and focus on preventative maintenance to provide a high level of equipment availability to our internal customers. • Work with the team and the wider network to harness the technical expertise available and build solutions. • Learn the key aspects of all site based RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) roles. • Manage projects or tasks as directed by the site manager. • Be prepared to work on shift to maintain a solid connection to the team and daily work. • Willingness to travel as required to other Amazon locations to support training and development. • Work alongside Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technicians to understand day-to-day challenges faced. • Lead small to medium sized teams of multi-skilled Technicians; developing direct line management responsibilities. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Eggolsheim, BY, DEU BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Recently graduated or working towards an Engineering’s Degree in the following disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Industrial, Mechatronics, Chemical. • Maximum 2 years’ work experience within a relevant industry • Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English and German at CEFR Level B2 or higher. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge of appropriate health & safety standards and regulations. • Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office, Computer-aided Design). • Knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Control) based control systems. • Knowledge of Project Management frameworks. • Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs. • Knowledge of Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Processes. • Knowledge of Automated Warehousing environments. • Team leadership experience Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d