The Amazon logistics Design Engineering team is seeking a versatile solutions-oriented Design Engineer to drive new automation initiatives and develop the next generation of world-class industrial building designs. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex challenges with boundless innovation.
In this role you will focus on integrating automation and robotics solutions into the design of warehouses and delivery centers. You will apply strong analytical skills to evaluate design options optimize performance and ensure the successful implementation of design projects. The role includes close collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and develop simulation models to support strategic decision-making.
We seek resourceful engineers who are critical thinkers and excel at cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to design high-quality cost-effective solutions for our delivery stations. You will be part of a team of highly skilled and engaged engineers in a fast-paced often ambiguous environment.
Key job responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects retrofits and building designs
Design and develop efficient layouts for warehouses and delivery centers optimizing space and workflow
Integrate automation solutions into facility designs ensuring scalability and efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies
Develop and utilize simulation models to evaluate design options and optimize performance
Conduct spatial integration and trade studies for proposed designs and automation projects
Ensure successful project implementation from concept through to design completion adhering to timelines and quality standards
Communicate effectively execute the vision and present detailed technical solutions to senior executives
Ability to travel up to 10%
A day in the life
A typical day involves diving into CAD software to create and refine delivery station layouts. Youll analyze high-level demand projections to inform design decisions ensuring future scalability. Collaborating with operations teams youll translate workflow needs into practical designs. Expect to juggle multiple projects participating in design review meetings and coordinating with architects and civil engineering on detail drawings. Youll troubleshoot design challenges conduct capacity analyses and stay updated on industry innovations. The role demands a balance of analytical thinking creative problem-solving technical expertise and effective communication to meet operational goals and deadlines.
About the team
Our Last Mile Design Engineering team is at the forefront of innovation in logistics infrastructure. Were a dynamic group of creative problem-solvers dedicated to optimizing Amazons delivery network. Our diverse team combines expertise in industrial engineering operations research and CAD design to create robust solutions for our rapidly expanding last-mile operations. We thrive on challenges collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and take pride in seeing our designs come to life in Amazons delivery stations worldwide.
- 4 years of industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of AutoCAD VBA and SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
- Experience with Six Sigma lean manufacturing
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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 - 82700.00 - 114900.00 USD annually