Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering
Description
Transform the Future of Global Logistics - Join World Wide Design Engineering!
Based in our new Sonic office in Bellevue, you'll join a dynamic team revolutionizing how Amazon moves products around the world.
Key job 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
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
A day in the life
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. Work closely with equipment suppliers to refine designs and ensure solutions meet our requirements for safety, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with key internal partners including Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, Finance, and Launch teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Partner with external stakeholders such as equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and building architects to execute designs.
Manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages - from concept development through installation and commissioning. Focus on optimizing material flow, scaling for peak periods, and integrating new technologies while maintaining system reliability.
Qualifications
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