Principal EV Charging Products Middle Mile, EU GFP Electrification in München bei Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH

Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Controls or Software Engineering from an accredited university, or a related scientific field
• 8+ years of experience in mechatronics or electrical engineering in the areas of automotive, electrification, power systems, power electronics, control systems for industrial systems
• Experience with the definition, ownership and successful execution of product strategies with cross-functional / business-unit wide impact in the EV / EVSE industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Electric Vehicle industry and specifically proven track record in EVSE technology definition, validation and application in large scale, cross-functional, international projects.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment safety and performance certifications required for operation of electrical systems (e.g. EVSE standards, communication, cyber-security, etc.)

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One customer experience that we are constantly looking to take to a new level is how we fulfill and deliver orders to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders (no matter how large or small) are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately, sustainably and cost effectively as possible. Therefore, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class delivery experiences through the introduction of pioneering new products. In 2019, Amazon publicly committed to the “Climate Pledge” that aims to meet Paris Agreement 10 years in advance (2040).

The Global Fleet and Products (GFP) team’s mission is to provide the vehicles and services to become one of the biggest electric fleets and EV charging network worldwide. We are building critical capabilities, tools and mechanisms in the area of EV Service Equipment (EVSE) to successfully manage the transformation to an electric fleet. We will be pioneers without a playbook to follow! Let’s work hard, have fun and make history together!

The EU Principal Electrification Products & Tech Middle Mile will provide leadership in the definition and application of new EVSE technologies to enable large scale EV deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. They will be able to clearly articulate the technical differences in EVSE technologies available, understand key problems and gaps, and propose and analyze multiple solutions to deploy the most energy efficient, cost effective, and rapidly scalable EVSE networks achievable. As a subject matter expert on the EVSE product team, they will be responsible for driving the engineering and technical requirements, defining performance criteria, leading product validations and new technology pilots, and supporting onsite installation and commissioning.

This role is business strategic, inherently cross-functional and requires working closely with engineering design, construction, operations, product and program management, software development, finance, legal and business development teams to develop long-term product strategies, drive programs of cross-organizational impact, bring products to launch, and enhance our existing portfolio, products and features.

A successful candidate will have a background in electrification or be a technical expert within automotive / broader engineering field, skilled in product management, highly analytical, resourceful, customer-focused, team oriented, and operates with total autonomy to define, develop and validate EVSE products from scratch. They will be able create and optimize cross-organizational structures and mechanisms to ensure long-term success, but also need to be ambitious to roll up their sleeves, dig in and get the job done. They will be able to develop, own and deploy a product strategy program of business unit wide impact within product and tech development, break them down into manageable pieces, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. They’ll have high standards for themself and everyone they work with, they’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve their products performance, quality and cost and be a credible business partner to Senior Leadership, Directors and VPs.

We’re changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Key job responsibilities

• Define EVSE products business strategy, portfolio and standards for a business unit in Amazon EU, align teams and organizations across businesses and geographies, lead decision-making process with Senior Leadership.
• Understand the key aspects of EVSE technologies in the areas of design (scalability, robustness, performance), operations (efficiency, usability, reliability), costs (capital and operations), predictive and preventative maintenance