Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

Global technology company revolutionizing e-commerce, cloud computing, and logistics worldwide
$118,900 - $205,600
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Robotics · Logistics

Description For Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

Join Amazon's World Wide Design Engineering team in revolutionizing global logistics through innovative fulfillment center design. As a Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation automated facilities that power Amazon's worldwide supply chain. Based in Bellevue, you'll lead the complete design journey for sophisticated material handling systems, from concept to implementation.

Your role involves designing various facilities including fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation hubs across North America and Europe. You'll work with cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies, creating solutions that directly impact millions of customer experiences. The position requires managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in facility design.

You'll serve as the technical authority for your projects, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to transform concepts into reality. The role offers significant growth potential as you tackle complex challenges in one of the world's most sophisticated supply chain networks. You'll join a team of exceptional engineers who embrace innovation and ambiguity as opportunities for breakthrough solutions.

The position requires approximately 25% travel to project sites, including international travel for global initiatives. Success in this role combines strong technical expertise with effective stakeholder management and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring all designs meet safety standards, optimizing material flow, and integrating new technologies while maintaining system reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a lasting impact on global logistics infrastructure. You'll be part of a team managing hundreds of high-impact projects annually, with the chance to influence the future of automated fulfillment centers and supply chain solutions.

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Responsibilities For Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

  • Lead architectural and mechanical design of complex fulfillment center systems
  • Create detailed design specifications for automated material handling equipment
  • Develop and validate engineering calculations for system performance
  • Own multiple concurrent projects across different facility types
  • Serve as primary technical point of contact for equipment suppliers
  • Partner with cross-functional teams for implementation
  • Identify opportunities to standardize designs and create scalable solutions
  • Ensure designs meet building codes, safety regulations, and Amazon standards

Requirements For Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or 2+ years Amazon experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Design/Innovation Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering
  • Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, robotics and/or high-speed manufacturing
  • Experience in ownership/management of engineering design projects
  • Proficiency using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
  • Ability to travel 20% globally

Benefits For Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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