Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics & Factory Automation

Amazon Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure, driving scalable production systems and safe integration of cooling, air handling, and process systems across large-scale plants.

You will oversee concept through production, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with EPC partners, deliver design packages, and provide cost estimates under tight deadlines to support milestone reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of professional experience designing and constructing mechanical systems for large-scale advanced manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Professional design experience spanning HVAC, cooling, and mechanical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities and large-scale industrial plants.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems including: Dehumidification Units, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Compressors, Air Handling Units, DOAS Units, Fans/Blowers, and Heat Recovery Systems.
• Working knowledge of ICC codes, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME and ANSI standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, Revizto, and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete mechanical design process, guiding concept evaluations and final decisions that result in fully developed construction drawings for permitting and construction.
• Address RFIs and resolve design changes during construction.
• Collaborate with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms to verify designs align with Engineering Standards.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through hands-on guidance.
• Deliver updates on design concepts and progress during milestone reviews at 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
• Provide quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects under tight deadlines.
• Create design packages including basis of design, sequence of operations, and contract-ready drawings to guide execution.

Skills

Mentoring

HVAC systems

Dehumidification units

Heat exchangers

Pumps and fans

Code compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

Revizto

Navisworks

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure, driving scalable production systems and safe integration of cooling, air handling, and process systems across large-scale plants.

You will oversee concept through production, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with EPC partners, deliver design packages, and provide cost estimates under tight deadlines to support milestone reviews.