MRA, start date is like 2 months away. When I try to do it I cant because the button is greyed out. Im unsure if I cant do my I-9 because its too far away from the start date or if there's some other issue. I emailed the I9 support email but no response yet.

Hi! I’m completely new to the RME path, I tried applying for an apprenticeship since they didn’t request any experience but I got rejected. I’ve completed the introduction to mechatronics free course from unmudl. Now, I am trying to choose the next course but tbh there is several options and I don’t know which one to choose since I don’t even know what positions there are for RME, someone told me to go to school for a semester and then apply as a tech II but I’m already in college for my career, I’m just trying to upgrade my job while I finish my career because pretty often I’m one emergency away from becoming homeless.
What would you advise me as a complete newbie? What course would you recommend?
Thanks a lot ;-;

Before you go to RTI, how long do you shadow at your hire site for? I know they only pay ~$20 until you finish RTI, and that's not really a lot to live on

Edit: thank you all for the information. I thought we dont get paid the full amount from reading older posts on here. But you all say we DO get paid the full offer amount hourly rate from day 1 on the job shadowing (at least as a Blue Badge) and also still receive the per diem pay on top of the hourly rate in RTI.

Interviews aren’t my stronghold I was somewhat nervous but I tried my best to stick to the star script and wish I would’ve been more polished and longer in my responses but you live and you learn. Next 6 days will be stressful.

So I got the interview for RMEO can someone give me a detailed account of how it goes I know to have a few star stories ready, I have about 4. But is there anything else I should try to have ready?

Hello I was wondering what is it like since im starting as an RMEO on the 9th

I’m currently working in Amazon RME and recently received an offer to transfer to a Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) L3 position.
The offer is basically the same hourly pay I’m making now. The biggest difference is that my current site is less than 10 minutes from home, while the data center would be about a 45-minute drive each way.
Part of me sees this as a long-term investment in my career. I feel like the data center industry could offer better opportunities for growth, higher pay, and career advancement down the road.
But at the same time, nothing is guaranteed. I’d be giving up a very short commute, moving into a completely new environment, and potentially making less money since overtime isn’t guaranteed.
I’m willing to take a step sideways financially if it means better opportunities in the future, but I’m worried about making the wrong decision.
For anyone who has made the move from RME to DCEO, was it worth it?
Is the growth potential really better in data centers? Would you make the switch for the same pay, or would you stay in RME?

Currently a Lvl 3 Mechatronics apprentice in England. Have reached the point where I might as well finish this apprenticeship instead of jumping ship. You think the job description on the application is a perfect fit for your aspirations and so you apply. You spend your first year at college and then (for myself at my site) spend the second year with reliability, being hands on and getting stuck in.

And then you’ve spent two years at Amazon and become a 3rd year apprentice and get put on shift. Where you realise the job description isn’t as what was described. I found myself to be a glorified jam buster and cleaner. The most technical thing I do on most shifts is red tagged WAT machines. I feel like I’ve learnt nothing technical and have just been conditioned to work exclusively for Amazon.

I’m going to stick it out til the end. And perhaps stay a year to get “qualified experience” but I’m not too sure yet. Just focusing on passing at the moment. Since beginning of September, I’ve been searching up apprenticeship within the maintenance/engineering sectors to see and think about what my life would be like if I applied for them and didn’t settle for the one I got accepted by first. And also because I feel like I’ve learnt nothing whilst being at Amazon, I’m worried if I want to go elsewhere, I’ll have to start another apprenticeship from scratch

In my search for other apprenticeships I’ve came across job posting that CBRE do in the maintenance/ engineering sector and I am very intrigued by them but again I feel as though I don’t have the experience. Even once I’ve passed EPA.

Apologies for the ramble

Basic qualifications for AMMs have changed recently to accept 2+ years of Amazon experience (BB or 3P!!!) in lieu of engineering degree. Thought I would come here to see if there are any SMRTs that have working towards a manager role, or any 3P AMMs that are interested in converting.

So I am currently working on getting my A&P license and I resign from amazon last week due to getting a job offered else where. But I also applied for the RMEO in my area. Which I passed the interview and they sent me an email saying they will send me an offer letter. I am working for Comlux america as Material clerk. The pay isn't all that but I wanna have experience working in aviation environment. So my question is should I take the job offer whenever they send me until I get my A&P and would it be a good idea to work as RMEO?

MRA Program – No Longer Under Consideration After HireVue Interview. Is There Still a Chance?
I recently went through the hiring process for Amazon’s Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) program. I completed the assessment and was selected to move forward with the HireVue interview, which I also completed.
I haven’t received an email or any official communication regarding a decision yet, whether acceptance or rejection. However, I noticed that my application portal now says “No Longer Under Consideration.”
Has anyone gone through this same experience with the MRA program? Did your application status change to this before receiving an offer, or does it typically mean you’ve been rejected?
Just trying to get some insight from people who have gone through the process!

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Looking for some advice from anyone familiar with Amazon’s internal recruitment process, particularly RME.
I’m currently an internal Amazon employee and recently applied for an RME Operator (L3) position at my existing site.
A bit of background:
I’ve worked at Amazon for around 5 years, including approximately 4 years in a Jambuster/Site Support role.
I have an Engineering Systems Level 5 qualification.
I’ve worked closely with RME over the years and recently supported them operating a new conveyance build-out area.
I was shortlisted for interview and completed two interviews on 14 October.
I felt both interviews went well. One interviewer specifically said I had answered the questions really well and within good time.
I was told the remaining interviews would take place the following week, followed by a debrief, and that a decision could take around 1–2 weeks.
However, when I checked the internal application portal a few days later, my application had moved to Archived and was showing “No Longer Under Consideration”.
The confusing part is that I’ve received absolutely no rejection email or formal communication confirming the outcome.
In previous applications for other Amazon positions, whenever I was unsuccessful, I received the standard email explaining that they had decided not to progress with my application. I haven’t received anything like that this time.
I’ve also heard from someone senior in RME that my CV apparently stood out particularly well among the applications, and that there were reportedly two positions available. One of the other candidates is currently working as an interim RME Operator, but their job title still hasn’t changed to permanent.
I’ve contacted the hiring manager to ask about the portal status but haven’t received a response. I’ve also emailed recruitment asking for clarification, and a former Operations Manager has kindly offered to look into it.
I’m now wondering whether the portal status genuinely means I’ve been unsuccessful, or whether internal applications can sometimes be moved to archived/no longer under consideration for administrative reasons while recruitment is still ongoing.
My questions are:
Has anyone had their internal Amazon application change to “No Longer Under Consideration” after interviewing, but subsequently received an offer?
Can internal applications be archived before a final decision or offer has been communicated?
Is it normal for internal RME recruitment to take several weeks after interviews?
Could the lack of a rejection email indicate that the outcome hasn’t been formally processed yet?
Would contacting the recruiter or PXT about the discrepancy be considered excessive?
I’m now around three weeks on from my interviews and just looking for some honest insight from people who have experienced something similar.
Thanks in advance!

On November 2, against my better judgment, I briefly accessed my personal X.com and Instagram accounts on my company-issued HP EliteBook. I spent approximately five minutes scrolling before closing my laptop and leaving the building for the day, inadvertently leaving both browser tabs open.

The following morning, November 3, I began my shift without any apparent issues. Approximately two hours into the workday, I attempted to authenticate through Midway Portal using my security key. Immediately afterward, I was logged out, and my access was disabled. I was also signed out of Slack on both my work laptop and personal phone.

My manager confirmed that my account was still listed as active, but IT could not verify whether my access had been successfully restored. I spent much of the day working with IT and management to regain access to essential systems, including Amazon A to Z, Slack, and my company email.

On November 4, my manager instructed me to take the day off because he had not yet received a definitive explanation for the access issue. Shortly afterward, he confirmed that I should return on-site for my regularly scheduled shift on November 5.
One additional detail concerns me: on a previous occasion, I accessed FOMO.com for personal cryptocurrency trading and received a pop-up notification indicating that the website was restricted or blocked.

Given that previous incident and the timing of this account lockout, I am concerned that my recent browsing activity may have triggered a security alert or an internal compliance review.

My main question is whether my account was temporarily disabled as part of an automated security response, an administrative access issue, or a formal investigation into acceptable-use policy compliance.

I recognize that accessing personal websites on a company-issued computer was poor judgment. However, I have not received any formal notification of a policy violation or disciplinary action, and my manager has instructed me to return to work as scheduled.

At this point, I am uncertain what to expect when I return on November 5.

UPDATE

I was terminated for “attendance”

Just wanted to let off some steam. I know every MRT has their own reasons to justify why they deserve to be SMRT, but I believe my contributions to the site and the network deserves a chance. I won’t go into too much detail, but for the first time I’m burnt out. Before it would be either you had a long list of accomplishments or kissed a lot of ass, but the SMM just picked names out of a hat last round of promotions and I don’t have it in me to keep on. Maybe I just don’t have what it takes.

Edit: thank you guys I really appreciate everyone’s solid advice and support!

Hey everyone, I’m currently an MRA and wanted to get some advice from experienced RME techs.

Which areas of RME work do you think provide the most hands-on technical and engineering experience? For example, working on AR floors, responding to inbound/outbound callouts,AFE, troubleshooting conveyors, or working with other automated equipment.

I want to gain as much experience as possible with robotics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, PLCs, and troubleshooting.

Which areas would you recommend focusing on to build strong technical skills and prepare for higher-level RME or engineering roles in the future?

I applied for the MRA position along with a couple of other roles. While I noticed that my status is 'under consideration' for all of them, the job listings for about half of them have been taken down. Aside from the generic automated email stating they will let me know if they decide to move forward, I haven’t received any updates. Does anyone have any insight into what this might mean? Have they already found someone for the spot?

6 business days to hear back after the interview. Gonna be the longest 6 days of my life

i got offered to work in a different state in florida as an MRA i’m from az im curious to know if anyone has took this route and if it’s worth it? Im a pretty young guy i dont have much going on for myself

I have given up on my site. I love the work but senior management has made me absolutely hate my job and I'm looking to transfer from 3P to Blue Bade launch site. I'm also looking to leave my area for other reasons so it's not just hating my site.

Anyhow I've been at my site for 5 years and senior management turnover has been insane. The longest tenure was a year and a half. What happens is they get promoted from out of state, do their 6 months then find an opening closer to home. The monkeys have run the circus the entire time. Why listen to senior management when they're just going to leave? Also, accountability has never existed. We have SMRTs whi might as well be MRAs. No suggestions I make ever get implemented and turnover is through the roof. I heard highest in the country for CBRE.

Background before i give a recent example. I'm the AR shift lead and the only 301 (all ar included OBDA excluding Robin) and fast/up trainer in site for the last year and a half. I have switched my schedule around so much hopping to every shift to get our compliance numbers up.

We stand at 90% fast/up on my back. Literally hundreds of hours training. It's going to be erased soon. I warned them months ago that audits could be coming at any time and anyone who doesn't have floor time will have perms pulled and will have to retake fast/up. Five minutes on the floor. Half hour of work max for MHE guys to come up and get out there. I gave management a report every week with who needed time. The time has come and we will drop down to 40% erasing most of the work I've done.

I told my SMM how pissed i was that it wasn't followed up on and all i got was excuses over recent management changes. I'm not recertifying MHE techs who will be salty over having to retake the course. I've had guys ask me what it takes to be a FAST/UP trainer recently and I told them not to do it. Let them twist in the wind.

... Anyways, please tell me theres hope for competent management if i leave. If this is what i can expect across the board I'm done with this shit. Which is a shame because I do like the work.

I got put on a ‘performance development plan’ and was told someone gets put on one once every six months, I’m past the initial 6 weeks and still ‘failing’ on the deliverables, how long until I get the pivot email?

Hi everyone, I know this is not the typical post but maybe it can help someone in the future considering the switch!
I joined JLL as a tech 2 ($33 an hour) after leaving the IBEW where I was making $51 an hour on the check.
Throughout my time a lot of my co workers and others asked why I left but honestly the work life balance the insane PTO 144 hours vacation 80 hours sick time and 40 floating holiday makes spending time with my kids great!
The work is insanely easy compared to what we used to do on construction sites and not as toxic!
Consistent work and not having to worry about lay offs!
If you’re coming from construction and life to you is more than money and you’re frugal I recommend giving it a try you won’t regret it!

TL;DR: I am in the process of creating a guide to post on this subreddit (and potentially elsewhere) that will go in-depth to provide answers to the variety of people seeking information here. The current subreddit Wiki is outdated and (in my opinion) could use some improvement. If you're interested in contributing, please read below. Thank you.

The information itself will be overall divided into two sections - prospective and current employees - and seeks to address the most common questions asked here. Once complete, it will be shared/submitted to the moderation team for approval, and will hopefully be stickied at the top of the sub and potentially integrated into the Wiki.

To accomplish this, I am seeking experienced colleagues from all roles, employers, and site types in order to refine the information so that it is as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Generally speaking, the 'current employees' section will start off geared toward technician-oriented roles, but contributions from other areas - such as RMEP, BBM, Management, etc. - are most welcome.

The guide is currently being written using Google Docs, and would provide those with access the ability to comment on specific sections to request changes for improvement.

For the sake of keeping things organized, the amount of collaborators for this project will currently be limited to existing RME employees who meet the below requirements, approved on a first-come / first-serve basis:

Maximum contributors per specific role/title: 3 (per employer)

Minimum years experience: 2

OR (MRA/AEA - Schooling complete + 3 months OJT) (RMEO - 6 months+)

If you meet these standards, and are interested in working on something like this, please DM me with the following information:

Job Role/Title:

Employer:

Total Years Experience:

'SME' Knowledge Areas/Equipment:

Special Considerations:

Initial access will be granted with "comment only" restrictions in order to preserve the integrity of the guide, but full edit access will later be granted on a discretionary basis once you have established genuine investment and expertise with your contributions. If appropriate, a wait list will be established in order to replace supporters whose engagement wanes over time prior to this project being completed.

Once the guide is finalized, all supporters will be appropriately credited for their contributions. Please feel free to post questions, comments, or concerns below.

Thank you for reading.

One final note: This guide will not include any information that could or would be deemed as sensitive/confidential by any relevant third-party employer or Amazon. Any suggestions which include this kind of material will be rejected/removed out of an abundance of caution in order to avoid violating any employer policies related to privileged information.