Material Flow Engineer
Job Description
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Relocating to Austin, TX in March 2027)
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Experience: 5+ Years
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Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
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Job Summary
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Amazon is seeking an experienced Material Flow Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated and semi-automated material handling systems for manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role involves managing material flow systems from concept development and engineering design through installation, commissioning, and operational handover.
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The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AGV, AMR, AGC, VRC, conveyors, robotics, ASRS, factory simulation, and warehouse optimization.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Manage the full lifecycle of material flow systems, from concept development through commissioning and handover.
- Design and implement automated and semi-automated material handling systems, including AGV, AMR, AGC, VRC, conveyors, robotic cells, lifts, and ASRS.
- Define mechanical, electrical, and control system requirements.
- Ensure compliance with factory layout constraints, safety standards, and ergonomic guidelines.
- Develop system architecture, capacity, and throughput models.
- Evaluate technical feasibility and balance OPEX and CAPEX.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Controls, Facilities, Process, and Industrial Engineering teams.
- Integrate automation systems with MES, WMS, and PLC-based control systems.
- Lead material handling automation design and line balancing.
- Manage RFQs, vendor selection, procurement, FAT/SAT, schedules, budgets, and project milestones.
- Develop and execute Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models using FlexSim or equivalent tools.
- Provide simulation-based recommendations for capacity, material flow, and resource utilization.
- Define fleet management, path optimization, and traffic control strategies for AGV/AMR systems.
- Analyze OEE, throughput, and downtime data to identify bottlenecks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve uptime, safety, and scalability.
- Provide technical guidance and automation strategy recommendations.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or material handling engineering.
- Experience with AGV, AMR, AGC, VRC, conveyors, robotics, and ASRS design, integration, and commissioning.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Experience with FlexSim or equivalent factory simulation tools.
- Experience managing projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
- Program management experience covering scope, schedule, budget, and vendor coordination.
- Knowledge of PLC, MES, and WMS integration.
- Understanding of industrial safety standards (ANSI/ISO/IEC).
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFEP, and Just-in-Time (JIT).
- Experience with manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, throughput, yield, and downtime.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Exposure to IoT-enabled automation systems.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Experience in battery manufacturing, energy storage, or high-tech manufacturing.
- Project management experience involving budgeting, scheduling, and vendor collaboration.
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Must-Have Skills
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- End-to-end warehouse and material flow design.
- Buffer analysis and planning.
- Material handling equipment evaluation and procurement.
- Cart design and procurement.
- Lineside and finished goods buffer planning.
- Aisle sizing and optimization.
- PFEP (Plan for Every Part).
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