Senior Design Engineer: Warehouse Automation & Layouts

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to drive automation initiatives and develop next-generation industrial building designs for our logistics network.

You will design layouts for warehouses and delivery centers, integrate automation, and build simulation models to support decisions. You’ll partner with operations and engineering teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective facilities and present solutions to executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing multiple large projects in manufacturing or logistics.
• Experience with automated or non-automated material handling equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.).
• 5+ years as industrial/operations/manufacturing/project engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects, retrofits, and building designs.
• Design and develop efficient layouts for warehouses and delivery centers, optimizing space and workflow.
• Integrate automation solutions into facility designs, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.
• Develop and utilize simulation models to evaluate design options and optimize performance.
• Conduct spatial integration and trade studies for proposed designs and automation projects.
• Ensure successful project implementation from concept through to design completion, adhering to timelines and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively, execute the vision, and present detailed technical solutions to senior executives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM 360

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to drive automation initiatives and develop next-generation industrial building designs for our logistics network.

You will design layouts for warehouses and delivery centers, integrate automation, and build simulation models to support decisions. You’ll partner with operations and engineering teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective facilities and present solutions to executives.