Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

Amazon10 months ago
Arlington, VA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Are you an innovative leader ready to design the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems? We are seeking high-impact engineers who will collaborate with diverse teams to create high-quality, cost-effective solutions for fulfillment and distribution systems. In this role, you will own multiple projects—from concept through design approval—and act as the primary technical contact for suppliers while supporting installation and commissioning efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for fulfillment and distribution systems.
  • Own multiple projects from concept realization through design approval.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for suppliers and support the Ops Engineering team during installation and commissioning.
  • Design innovative systems including green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofit projects integrated with advanced automation, packaging, and robotics.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-impact and high-visibility projects.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of specialty experience with progressive responsibility
  • Understanding of system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, statistical/reliability analyses, electronic system design, and decision making
  • Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Experience with advanced automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high-speed manufacturing systems
  • Familiarity with design-in-safety practices

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Base pay ranges from $118,900/year to $205,600/year, with potential for additional forms of benefits such as equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits package.
  • Inclusive culture with equal opportunity employment
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact, high-visibility projects and continuous learning
  • Access to workplace accommodations throughout the application and hiring process

Required Skills

System Dynamics
System Architecture
Automated Material Handling
Statistical Analysis
Research & Development
Packaging Technologies
Design & Innovation
Robotics
Design-in-Safety
CAD Software
Project Management
Optimization