Sr. Industrial Design Engineer, Amazon Robotics

The Solutions Design Team is searching for an innovative and solutions oriented engineer to help design our next generation Amazon Fulfillment Centers (FCs) Sort Centers (SCs) and Amazon Logistics (AMZL). A successful candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance physical systems a strong technical problem solving ability excellent project management skills the ability to effectively communicate with and influence decision-makers at all levels and an internal motivation to deliver results in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Amazon Robotics culture encourages innovation and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems.

The Solutions Design Team is not only responsible for analyzing and optimizing existing Robotic ATS performance but combining those learnings with the latest technologies to design new state of the art robotic material handling systems.

Key job responsibilities
Dive deep and be hands-on to drive innovative and incremental improvements to physical processing and material handling solutions using leading technology robotics and data analytics to meet product flow requirements based on Amazon design principles. Lead technical design projects in concert with your team.

Inspire strategic design decisions by identifying and analyzing key operational and financial metrics. Develop models as required to solve complex problems and advocate for your teams conclusions.

Coordinate with technology product management and systems engineering teams to develop next-gen product features that further optimize the performance of Fulfillment Centers Sort Centers and AMZLs.

Manage relationships with key global leaders partners and customers to effectively influence negotiate and collaborate on systems design and integration all the way through building construction and startup.

Travel up to 10%.

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

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
Are you inspired by invention Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture Answer yes to any of these and youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply leading advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.

- 5 years of Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation research & development manufacturing process industrial engineering or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects

- Masters degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent Operations Business Administration or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture optimization system dynamics system analysis statistical analysis reliability analysis and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles

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

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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 MA North Reading - 99300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA MI Detroit - 99300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually