Senior Innovation Engineer, Worldwide Innovation Engineering

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation technology and uncovering the true
potential of complex mechatronic systems Do you thrive on designing clever experiments that reveal
hidden performance insights and drive engineering excellence Does the idea of being the bridge
between novel automation design and real-world performance excite you Our Engineering team is
looking for an experienced analytically-minded Senior Performance Engineer to help us maximize the
capabilities of our automation solutions through rigorous testing statistical analysis and innovative
problem-solving. Youll work at the intersection of mechanical electrical and software systems
collaborating with world-class engineers to ensure our products exceed customer expectations in the
field. We offer the opportunity to influence product design decisions value data-driven insights and
have a strong culture of technical excellence.
Join us in shaping the future of industrial automation where your expertise in experimental design and
performance optimization will have direct impact on our customers success

Key job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Performance Engineer to lead testing and optimization of
advanced mechatronic automation systems. The ideal candidate will design and execute
comprehensive experiments to validate machine performance establish operational boundaries and
drive design improvements. You will apply statistical methods to analyze test results troubleshoot
complex process issues and develop innovative solutions. A key member of our performance team
youll participate in technical reviews and influence automation architecture decisions to ensure optimal
performance outcomes. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Simulation
Business intelligence Operations and Process Engineering teams to define and validate performance
requirements that exceed customer expectations. Key responsibilities include creating structured test
plans conducting rigorous performance evaluations identifying system limitations and translating
technical findings into actionable business insights. Youll build self-service tools to streamline testing
procedures and maintain detailed documentation of testing protocols and results. The role requires
expertise in mechanical systems automation controls and data analysis combined with strong
problem-solving abilities and exceptional collaboration skills to drive excellence in our field-deployed solutions.

A day in the life
You will be the driving force behind proving that our automation and robotics technologies are ready for the real world. Your day could include: designing a structured experiment to stress-test a new robotic sortation system at its operational limits then diving deep into the data to uncover why throughput dips under specific conditions. You might be on-site at an Amazon last-mile facility running validation tests alongside test engineers and witnessing firsthand how a machine interacts with associates and packages. Back at your desk you could be translating complex statistical findings into clear actionable insights for hardware designers - helping them see exactly where a design tweak will unlock better performance. You would collaborate with simulation engineers to compare predicted versus actual results or work cross-functionally with operations and vendors to define what success truly looks like for a new technology before it scales worldwide. Youll build the playbooks and scalable processes that ensure every technology we deploy is rigorously validated - no matter where in the world it lands. With up to 50% travel no two weeks look the same. Bringing your analytical rigour investigative curiosity and passion for turning data into decisions will be a daily endeavor - its always Day 1.

About the team
Innovation and Design Engineering are a cross-functional team of mechatronic engineers controls
engineers data engineers and simulation scientists with a critical business mission making
revolutionary leaps forward in logistics automation. We design and build mechatronic systems including
robotics conveyoring automated storage and vision systems to improve safety speed and quality in the last mile (AMZL) of Amazon across the world.

- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- -Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial background
- -5 years demonstrated Engineering experience in an automation robotics or manufacturing environment
- -5 years engineering project management experience
- -Experience across the full project lifecycle; from analysis and design to implementation
- -Experience with complex projects in operations processes or performance improvement

- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues drive improvements and implement preventive measures
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
- Ability to support complex technical discussions with a variety of groups including software engineers hardware engineers technicians and operators
- Pragmatic and hands-on working style.
- Experience in PLC programming
- Experience with EAM Tools

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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 WA Bellevue - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually