senior engineer, Design & Operations

About the role

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. As a senior engineer, Design & Operations on the Industrial Engineering Solutions team, you will set and uphold Coffee House engineering standards while driving productivity gains. You will design and test equipment and layouts while simplifying work routines in our Coffee Houses. Your work will span cross-functional productivity initiatives, system-wide engineering, data analysis, and solution testing, including partnering with the Retail Operations and Menu Experience teams to launch new food and beverage products.

Responsibilities

• Apply data, research, and creative problem-solving to develop, launch, and sustain the coffeehouse productivity strategy.
• Partner across the enterprise to advance engineering initiatives for equipment, stations, and coffeehouse development.
• Use simulation, enterprise analytics, and CAD tools to design solutions that improve business performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams, translate business needs into clear objectives, and resolve process, modeling, and operational issues to keep projects on track.
• Partner with the testing team to measure throughput and productivity in laboratory and retail Coffee House environments.

Requirements

• BS or higher in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering) or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience (electrical, mechanical, chemical, or industrial) with increasing scope and responsibilities.
• 3+ years of technical project execution with demonstrated attention to detail and achieving results without direct supervision.
• 5–8 years of performance metrics development and root cause analysis.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 1–3 years of supervision experience, including direct supervision of contractors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement.
• Paid vacation from date of hire (accrued up to a maximum of 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours for roles at director or above; 190 hours in CA for roles below director and 316 hours for roles at director or above), sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
• Backup care and DACA reimbursement.

This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.

Pay

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Schedule

This role requires onsite work four days a week.