Simulations and Optimization engineer, Operations Planning Team
AmazonLondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 19 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (43% match). If the code is right — and Amazon is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Description
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Germany, Uk, Spain, Italy, France.
Are you interested in working on the next generation of Amazon buildings? Do you want to be part of the ongoing growth and expansion of Amazon’s infrastructure? Do you want to be a Subject Matter Expert concerning simulations for multiple miles and countries? Are you reluctant to apply because you’re concerned you don’t have the right qualifications? The Global Engineering, materials and Sustainability Team has a full training plan and support network to help you grow and succeed within this role. The Ops planning team is seeking an experienced Amazon Simulations and Optimization engineer to join the team to support the expansion of simulations engineering in Europe. The Simulations and Optimization engineer is a key player in the end-to-end delivery of the complex challenge of launching new buildings – or optimizing existing buildings, driving improvements and standards to enable new sites to achieve benchmark rates while ramping to meet network capacity. In this role, you will influence a team comprising of Site Leads, Senior Operations Managers, Operation Managers, Project Managers, Process SMEs, Design Engineers and as well as representatives of various key stakeholder. Furthermore, the team is expanding to support international expansion, working across EU, Middle East and North Africa, India, LATAM, Australia. We collaborate with colleagues in North America to maintain global excellence in simulation services and models. This role calls for an individual who is knowledgeable concerning project management, operations, structured, confident and professionally and socially adept to earn credibility and trust with customers and stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? This position, based in Germany (Berlin), Uk (London), Italy (Milan), Spain (Madrid or Barcelona) or France (Paris), involves up to 50% travel throughout EMEA, connecting with our operations and corporate offices across the region.
Key job responsibilities
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Germany, Uk, Spain, Italy, France.
Are you interested in working on the next generation of Amazon buildings? Do you want to be part of the ongoing growth and expansion of Amazon’s infrastructure? Do you want to be a Subject Matter Expert concerning simulations for multiple miles and countries? Are you reluctant to apply because you’re concerned you don’t have the right qualifications? The Global Engineering, materials and Sustainability Team has a full training plan and support network to help you grow and succeed within this role. The Ops planning team is seeking an experienced Amazon Simulations and Optimization engineer to join the team to support the expansion of simulations engineering in Europe. The Simulations and Optimization engineer is a key player in the end-to-end delivery of the complex challenge of launching new buildings – or optimizing existing buildings, driving improvements and standards to enable new sites to achieve benchmark rates while ramping to meet network capacity. In this role, you will influence a team comprising of Site Leads, Senior Operations Managers, Operation Managers, Project Managers, Process SMEs, Design Engineers and as well as representatives of various key stakeholder. Furthermore, the team is expanding to support international expansion, working across EU, Middle East and North Africa, India, LATAM, Australia. We collaborate with colleagues in North America to maintain global excellence in simulation services and models. This role calls for an individual who is knowledgeable concerning project management, operations, structured, confident and professionally and socially adept to earn credibility and trust with customers and stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? This position, based in Germany (Berlin), Uk (London), Italy (Milan), Spain (Madrid or Barcelona) or France (Paris), involves up to 50% travel throughout EMEA, connecting with our operations and corporate offices across the region.
Key job responsibilities
- Will have the ability to deal and deliver results in an ambiguous environment concerning sites Operations and Yard
In cooperation with other Global Engineering Services stakeholders, including but not limited to Worldwide Real Estate & Design (WWRE & Design), Amazon Customer Excellence System / Process Engineering (ACES/PE), Amazon Robotics (AR), Ops, and others the team aims to optimize building designs, modules, and processes, in ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and Associates experience related to sites innovation and design. They will ensure our future buildings, retrofits and expansions will both attend to the operational excellence requirements and have frugal solutions.
About the team Mission Statement Improve building designs frugally, emphasizing safety, customer experience, sustainability, quality, and productivity, through lessons learned, continuous improvement & innovation.
About The Team
Amazon couldn’t deliver at pace without the Global Engineering, Material and Sustainability (GEMS) team. As part of GEMS team, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sites equipped with the latest technology, you’ll help Amazon’s transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination – quickly, conveniently and sustainably.
Basic Qualifications
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination – quickly, conveniently and sustainably.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in quantitative disciplines such as Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
- Experience in capital project management involving ownership/management of engineering design projects
- Experience with concepts such as system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above
- Experience building and running simulations using tools such as Siemens Plant Simulation X, AnyLogic, or Emulated 3D
- Experience with automated material handling equipment (e.g., conveyors, sortation systems), packaging technologies, and high-speed manufacturing systems
- Experience in managing cool chains, refrigeration equipment and installations, temperature-controlled environments are considered a strong plus
- French, German, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.
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.
Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Job ID: A10487079
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2481 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~46k in sampleP25 £35kP75 £54k
£30kmedian £44kgoing rate £42k£54k
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