Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Austin, TX | Type: Full-time

About the role

Amazon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure. This role focuses on developing new production facilities that enhance scale and efficiency in manufacturing. The engineer will work with world-class teams to push the boundaries of robotics and automation. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of professional experience designing and constructing mechanical systems for large-scale manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Professional design experience across a broad range of project types, including industrial cooling tower systems and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems including Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, and Heat Exchangers.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including ICC codes and ASHRAE guidelines.
• Proficiency with Revit, Revizto, and Navisworks.
• Experience delivering mechanical designs through all milestone review stages for large capital construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete mechanical design process, guiding concept evaluations and final decisions.
• Address RFIs and resolve design changes during construction.
• Collaborate with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms throughout bid and project execution phases.
• Proactively share project requirements, updates, and status with both internal and external teams.
• Deliver comprehensive updates on design concepts and project progress during structured milestone reviews.
• Deliver quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects within tight deadlines.
• Create comprehensive design packages including detailed basis of design documents and contract-ready construction drawings.

Pay

$137,300 - $185,700 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans.
• 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric).
• 401(k) with company match (up to 2%).
• Restricted Stock Units (equity).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Emergency savings program.
• Product and partner discounts.
• College-savings and home-purchase programs.