Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering
About The Position
This role is for a Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer within World Wide Design Engineering, focusing on designing the next generation of fulfillment centers for Amazon's global supply chain. The engineer will be responsible for the complete design journey from concept to approval, creating sophisticated solutions for inbound supply chain, fulfillment, and distribution networks. The role involves technical authority, collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, and ensuring successful installation and launch. The work spans green-field and brown-field projects, including fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, specialty sites, and transportation hubs across North America and Europe. Some projects will use existing templates, while others will require novel approaches. The team manages hundreds of high-impact projects annually in a fast-paced environment, embracing ambiguity and offering significant growth potential by tackling challenges that impact millions of customer experiences. The ideal candidate takes ownership, drives results, and is eager to shape the future of global logistics.
Requirements
- 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of specialty (with progressive responsibility) experience
- 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
- 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 spanning 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 to ensure successful implementation.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance to resolve design-related issues during implementation.
- 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.
- Conduct thorough design reviews and risk assessments.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation for all projects.
- Verify that implemented solutions align with approved designs and specifications.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
