Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Design and Engineering

Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

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Transform the Future of Global Logistics – Join World Wide Design Engineering! Imagine designing the next generation of fulfillment centers that power Amazon's global supply chain. We are seeking an innovative engineer who thrives on turning complex challenges into practical solutions.

You'll own the complete design journey – from initial concept to final approval – creating sophisticated solutions for our inbound supply chain, fulfillment, and distribution networks. As the technical authority for your projects, you will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to transform ideas into reality and partner with our Ops Engineering team to ensure successful installation and launch.

• Lead the architectural and mechanical design of complex fulfillment center systems
  , from concept development through final approval.
• Create detailed design specifications and documentation for automated material handling equipment, packaging systems, and robotics solutions.
• Develop and validate engineering calculations to ensure system performance meets operational requirements.
• Perform rigorous technical analysis to optimize facility layouts and material flow paths.
• Own multiple concurrent projects across different facility types and complexity levels.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive design reviews and ensure all solutions meet Amazon's safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables while adapting to changing business needs.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, and Finance.
• Support Ops Engineering during installation and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to standardize designs and create scalable solutions.
• Contribute to the development of new design templates and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in automation and material handling.
• Document lessons learned and share knowledge across the global design engineering network.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable building codes, safety regulations, and Amazon standards.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for all projects.
• Verify that implemented solutions align with approved designs and specifications.

Design automated material handling systems that efficiently move products through our fulfillment centers. A typical day includes concepting layouts, brainstorming solutions, reviewing equipment specifications, and validating system throughput calculations. You will work closely with equipment suppliers to refine designs and manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through installation and commissioning, optimizing material flow and integrating new technologies.

• 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent.
• Experience in managing engineering design projects.
• Proficiency with business or technical software such as MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.

• 5+ years of specialty experience with progressive responsibility.
• Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making.
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high‑speed manufacturing systems.
• Experience with design‑in‑safety principles.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. These benefits can vary by location, number of regularly scheduled hours, length of employment, and employment status. Regular, full‑time employees typically receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage

Our compensation package may include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location.

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