About this opportunity
Amazon lists this Senior Design Engineer, RSR DE & AMZL Speed (Fulfillment & Operations) opportunity in bellevue, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Amazon logistics Design Engineering team is seeking a versatile, solutions-oriented Sr. 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. You'll analyze high‑level demand projections to inform design decisions, ensuring future scalability. Collaborating with operations teams, you'll translate workflow needs into practical designs. Expect to juggle multiple projects, participate in design review meetings and coordinate with architects and civil engineering on detail drawings. You'll 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. We’re a dynamic group of creative problem‑solvers dedicated to optimizing Amazon’s 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 Amazon’s delivery stations worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non‑automated material handling equipment
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
Experience managing cross‑functional projects and initiatives
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
Experience in operations management of fulfillment or distribution centers
Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Experience using MS Project, MS Office, and MS Sharepoint
Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems, high‑speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
Experience in technical leadership for industrial engineering projects or programs
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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Worksite address
bellevue, WA, 98009, US
Who can apply
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