Global Sortation & Automation Lead Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Process Design Engineer to lead next-generation sortation and logistics systems for NASC, driving end-to-end process designs across facilities and hubs.

You will oversee automation, packaging technologies, and robotics projects, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to deliver scalable, cost-efficient solutions. This role requires 25% global travel and a proven track record in complex engineering programs, with strong communication and leadership to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or foreign equivalent.
• Experience designing solutions for large, high-volume sorting operations.
• Experience in management of engineering design projects.
• Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.
• 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design initiatives for global sortation and transportation network, focusing on developing comprehensive solutions that optimize equipment specifications, material flow, process design, and site layouts while protecting intellectual property.
• You'll partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cost-effective innovations under tight deadlines.
• As a technical leader, you'll guide large-scale engineering projects from conception to completion, translating complex engineering concepts into compelling business cases.
• Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our logistics infrastructure, delivering solutions that enhance operational capabilities while maintaining cost efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Sortation design

Engineering project mgmt

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

5+ years R&D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Process Design Engineer to lead next-generation sortation and logistics systems for NASC, driving end-to-end process designs across facilities and hubs.

You will oversee automation, packaging technologies, and robotics projects, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to deliver scalable, cost-efficient solutions. This role requires 25% global travel and a proven track record in complex engineering programs, with strong communication and leadership to influence