Simulation Engineer, RMTO Process Engineering

Amazon.com Inc

MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Capacity Analysis, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Design for Assembly (DFA), Ergonomics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Model Validation, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Design, Productivity Management, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Simulation, Software Simulation
LOCATION
MA
POSTED
8 days ago

Are you passionate about using innovative simulation technology to solve complex manufacturing challenges? Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you"ll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to revolutionize how we design, validate, and optimize robotic manufacturing operations.

In this role, you"ll create high-fidelity virtual environments that mirror real-world operations using plant simulation and process simulation software. Through detailed discrete-event modeling, you"ll analyze production capacity, optimize facility layouts, and validate material flows to drive plant-level decisions that enhance operational efficiency. You"ll conduct virtual builds, validate assembly processes, and perform ergonomic assessments to help us design and establish robust manufacturing processes. These capabilities help transform how we approach manufacturing challenges - dramatically reducing risks and costs while maximizing productivity.

This position offers unique opportunities to impact multiple facets of manufacturing innovation. You"ll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver simulation solutions that drive operational improvements and influence product and process design decisions.

If you"re excited about combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving to shape the next generation of manufacturing processes, we want to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities

  • Create and validate high-fidelity 3D models using plant simulation software to analyze production capacity, optimize facility layouts, and improve material flows
  • Develop detailed process simulations to verify assembly sequences, validate ergonomics, and identify potential design for assembly issues before physical implementation
  • Conduct comprehensive simulation studies to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes, including tool clash analysis and cable routing validation
  • Partner with process engineering teams to validate new production processes and layout changes through virtual modeling
  • Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support operational improvement initiatives and contingency planning
  • Generate data-driven recommendations through simulation outputs to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce implementation risks
  • Develop and maintain simulation best practices, templates, and standard work to improve team productivity
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and present simulation findings that drive decision-making
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance simulation capabilities
  • Foster a culture of inclusion and knowledge sharing across the organization

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

  2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

  3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

  4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we"d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

About the team

The 3D Simulation Team, as part of the broader Process Engineering organization, leverages virtual modeling capabilities to validate and optimize manufacturing decisions before physical implementation. While the Process Engineering Team focuses on developing assembly processes, providing DFA feedback, writing work instructions, and managing tools and equipment for our AR factories, our simulation team complements these efforts through advanced plant and process simulation. We deliver a wide range of solutions - from conducting virtual builds and ergonomic assessments to performing capacity analyses and production layout optimization. This integration of simulation capabilities within process engineering ensures we can effectively evaluate, implement, and continuously improve our manufacturing operations while reducing implementation risks and enhancing operational efficiency across our facilities.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

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At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles