Industrial Design Engineer: Global Ops & Automation Leader

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an innovative engineering project leader to guide the design and deployment of next-generation sortation and transportation systems in global fulfillment and logistics networks.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for automated centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation hubs, with heavy emphasis on end-to-end process designs and equipment integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Design/Innovation, R&D, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience.
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions for the sortation and transportation network.
• Define technical specifications for equipment evaluation and deployment.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors to deliver cost-effective solutions quickly.
• Understand business and technical requirements from mechanical, electrical, and controls.
• Manage multiple projects and influence internal/external partners.
• Evaluate solutions balancing business value and tech risk.
• Support trade-offs with big-picture thinking—goals, throughput, quality, efficiency.
• Identify standards and drive consistent engineering changes across North America.
• Build relationships with FC leadership and operations teams.
• Transform raw ideas into clear technical docs.
• Communicate vision with a detailed roadmap and concrete solutions.
• Travel: 50%

Skills

Project leadership

Industrial engineering

Design/Innovation

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an innovative engineering project leader to guide the design and deployment of next-generation sortation and transportation systems in global fulfillment and logistics networks.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for automated centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation hubs, with heavy emphasis on end-to-end process designs and equipment integration.