Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering

Amazon Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 125,500 - 169,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer to lead the design of world‑class fulfillment centers and logistics systems.

You will own standards, guide cross‑functional teams from concept to installation, and deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs across global networks. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with internal and external partners, and driving technological advancement in automated handling, packaging, and robotics

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 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

R&D

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

Engineering management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering

Job ID: 10470298 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

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

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.

USD salary range: 125,500.00 – 169,800.00 annually. 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.