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Senior Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering

Amazon

Location

Dallas, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/6/2026

Compensation

$107,600 - $177,900 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Senior Operations Engineer at Amazon, you will lead complex cross-functional projects focused on developing innovative sortation and distribution solutions. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while managing the lifecycle of technology and integration projects. This role requires a strong understanding of fulfillment and distribution center designs, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various partners. You will also be responsible for managing project schedules, mitigating risks, and optimizing systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
  • 8+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation
  • Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems
  • Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, or BIM 360
  • Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field is preferred
  • Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other operations engineering tools

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage complex project lifecycles across organizations and geographies, delivering on objectives and targets as project owner.
  • Participate in engineering reviews, providing tangible impact on system solutions, architecture, and facility processes.
  • Partner with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to set priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules.
  • Lead execution of systems and automated equipment designs per established standards.
  • Facilitate effective meetings with clear objectives and appropriate stakeholders.
  • Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans promptly and accurately.
  • Articulate system and equipment designs, including layouts, specifications, and capabilities to internal customers and partners.
  • Manage change orders, purchase orders, and invoice approvals efficiently.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that enhance team efficiency and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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