Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design world-class fulfillment and distribution systems, partnering with teams from concept through installation and launch. You will own standards, create cost-effective solutions, and guide design teams to meet project requirements across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes leadership in system architecture, optimization, and high‑speed automation, with a broad benefit program and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or foreign equivalent.
• 5+ years of design, innovation, R&D experience.
• Experience managing engineering design projects.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple standards and specifications simultaneously.
• Design high-quality, cost-effective fulfillment and distribution solutions.
• Serve as technical expert to design teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify successful installation, commissioning, and launch of systems.
• Your work will directly influence the quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness of Amazon's fulfillment infrastructure.

Skills

Design & innovation

Project management

System design

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or foreign equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world‑class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!

We're hiring engineers to design cost-effective solutions for our fulfillment and distribution systems. You will partner with internal and external teams to develop standards and specifications for complex material handling systems. As the subject matter expert, you will guide design teams and stakeholders from concept through installation, commissioning, and launch.

Key job responsibilities

• Own multiple standards and specifications simultaneously.
• Design high-quality, cost-effective fulfillment and distribution solutions.
• Serve as technical expert to design teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify successful installation, commissioning, and launch of systems.
• Your work will directly influence the quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness of Amazon's fulfillment infrastructure.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full‑time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how‑we‑hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

About The Team

You will work alongside a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast‑paced and often ambiguous environment. As the subject matter experts, our team supports dozens of projects and initiatives each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact initiatives; you will grow.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
• Experience with design & innovation and research & development
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of specialty (with progressive responsibility) experience
• Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high‑speed manufacturing
• Experience with design‑in‑safety

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TN, Nashville - 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10470298