Industrial Design Engineer, World Wide Engineering & Innovation Design Engineering

Amazon • Nashville, TN

2d • $74,400 - $137,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

World Wide Engineering & Innovation (WWEI) is seeking an exceptional Design Engineer to help with the development of next-generation sortation systems. This pivotal role will significantly influence both design and process engineering initiatives for the North American Sort Center (NASC), offering the opportunity to lead transformative projects alongside world-class talent. The ideal candidate will drive the design and implementation of next generation sortation centers and logistics systems globally, focusing on innovation in automated material handling, packaging technologies, and robotics. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, including new facilities, renovations, and retrofits, while developing end-to-end process designs for fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation hubs. This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to create cost-effective, scalable solutions that shape the future of logistics. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in problem-solving and stakeholder management. Working alongside highly skilled engineering teams, you'll contribute to many transformative projects annually, with opportunities for professional growth and development. This position requires 25% global travel to interface with business and technical leaders. In return, we offer the opportunity to work with industry-leading technology and talent, high-impact visible projects, and a diverse project portfolio spanning template-based and ground-up designs. Join our innovative team and help shape the future of global logistics and distribution systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
• Experience with design & innovation and research & development
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
• 1+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience

Nice To Haves

• 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 systems and high-speed manufacturing
• Experience with design-in-safety

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and implementation of next generation sortation centers and logistics systems globally.
• Focus on innovation in automated material handling, packaging technologies, and robotics.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, including new facilities, renovations, and retrofits.
• Develop end-to-end process designs for fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation hubs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create cost-effective, scalable solutions.
• Contribute to transformative projects annually.
• Interface with business and technical leaders globally (25% travel).

Benefits

• Sign-on payments
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level