Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering

Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!We’re looking to add a handful of high-impact engineers to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high quality, cost effective solutions for our fulfillment and distribution systems. You will own multiple projects simultaneously, from concept realization through design approval. You will be our suppliers’ primary point of technical contact for your projects. Then, once the design is completed and approved, you will hand-off the project to our Ops Engineering team who will oversee the installation and commissioning of the project. You’ll support that team to ensure that the system you’ve designed is successfully installed, commissioned and launched.Your projects may include green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits, including highly automated fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation centers. Your projects will be a variety of template-based and designed-from-scratch.You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent or a related field, or 5+ years Amazon experience• 5+ years of experience in Design/Innovation Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, or related• Experience must involve ownership/management of engineering design projects• Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software• Master’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, robotics and/or high-speed manufacturing• Experience with process design and based on Lean Principles• Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making• Ability to travel 20%, including globallyAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon Robotics - VR Design Communications Co-op - January to June 2025

At Amazon Robotics, we are redefining collaboration in the innovation process by integrating immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). This is your opportunity to help us shape the foundation for how AR/VR will transform design and engineering workflows.We are seeking a talented, human-centered design enthusiast to join our Human-Centered Design Group—a team of UX designers, Ergometrists, and Industrial Designers dedicated to building future-forward solutions for robotics innovation. In this role, you won’t just use existing tools; you’ll discover and evaluate emerging technologies, combine them into powerful workflows, and demonstrate how they can transform collaboration and decision-making at scale.Key job responsibilities• Research and Discovery: Identify the most promising VR/AR technologies, software platforms, and tools for design collaboration and immersive communication.• Opportunity Scouting: Explore and evaluate innovative solutions that align with Amazon Robotics’ goals, focusing on creating full-size, interactive, and immersive models of robotics projects.• Prototype Demonstrations: Combine tools and technologies into functional prototypes that showcase potential solutions for design and engineering teams.• Foundation Building: Develop documentation, workflows, and recommendations to lay the groundwork for VR/AR integration into Amazon Robotics’ processes.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with UX designers, engineers, and ergonomists to gather input, refine solutions, and align tools with the needs of diverse stakeholders.• Vision Shaping: Contribute to the long-term vision of VR/AR at Amazon Robotics by identifying gaps, opportunities, and strategies for scaling these technologies across teams.- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Industrial Design, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.- Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, especially VR/AR and their applications in design and engineering.- Ability to quickly learn and evaluate new tools, platforms, and software.- Strong communication and presentation skills to demonstrate opportunities and potential solutions to multidisciplinary teams.- A creative and experimental mindset, with a passion for discovering what’s possible.- Familiarity with VR/AR platforms such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar (programming skills are not required but a basic understanding is a plus).- Knowledge of 3D modeling tools (Blender, Maya, Rhino) and/or visualization platforms.- Experience in building workflows or systems to enhance team collaboration.- A passion for human-centered design principles and creating tools that empower users.- An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to pioneer new methods for collaborative design and engineering.- If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $157,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Senior Industrial Design Engineer, Last Mile Engineering

Last Mile Engineering is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Designer to lead automation and material handling equipment (MHE) initiatives of developing next generation, world-class Last Mile transportation building designs. Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class delivery station and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems/buildings that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!We’re looking to add high-impact engineers to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our delivery stations. Your projects will be a variety of delivery station concepts and template-based design solutions that will enhance the effectiveness of Amazon's last mile network. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Ability to travel 40% to interact with internal and external business, operational and technical leaders.Key job responsibilities• Lead and coordinate design efforts to develop optimal automation/MHE equipment design solutions for the last mile network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors and stakeholders to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.• Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects, retrofits and building designs• Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.• Ability to travel up to 40% to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders.About the teamThe AMZL Central Engineering organization, designs, pilots and deploys Automation technologies within AMZL network. The team owns the full life-cycle of the automation tech from concept to pilot to full scale deployment and continuous improvement post deployment.• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience)• 7+ years Experience in Mechanical Engineering or Facility design with automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.• 5+ years Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.• 5+ years Experience in Capital project management• 5+ years Experience with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.• 5+ years Experience with ownership/management of engineering design projects• 5+ years Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD softwareMaster’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience)Experience in Operations experienceExperience in Logistics or Production businessExperience in innovation/Research & Development Experience in design of warehouses and integration of Automated Material Handing Equipment (MHE)Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Industrial Design Engineer, R2L Design

Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented engineering project leader to work on developing, designing and delivering next generation, world-class fulfillment, delivery and transportation systems.Amazon Rural and Rapid Logistics Design team (R2L) is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer to join the Design Engineering team. Our team is supporting the rapid expansion of Rural Delivery and Sub Same Day delivery.In this role, the Design Engineer will drive process engineering, building design, and standardization across our Last Mile delivery network. This individual will be responsible for designing and optimizing the delivery and sortation network, enabling operations processes to meet safety, customer experience, quality, and cost goals. The candidate will have to scope all options ranging from scrappy to automated and provide data to support options. Responsibilities will include creating and maintaining optimal drawings of material handling equipment, work areas, and storage equipment as well as design support for future initiatives. Drawings will require a high level of detail in both plan views as well as corresponding elevation views. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time, and simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.Key job responsibilities1. Work with key stakeholders on the criteria for design and expansion2. Develop design and analytical models (excel, simulation etc.) to show feasibility and operational cost of design3. Ability to generate and implement design process with an aim to articulate operational and safety criteria in design development4. Review design and supporting technical documents for approvals5. Review existing designs to identify value engineering opportunities and optimization6. Ability to easily communicate, present and write technical documents/drawings7. Project manage and communicate project with all stakeholders via project management tools (BIM)8. Ability to train and articulate standards across cross functional teams.8. Ability to travel 25% of the time•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent or a related field, or 5+ years Amazon experience•2 years of experience in Design/Innovation Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, or related•Experience must involve ownership/management of engineering design projects involving Material Handling Equipment (MHE)• Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software• 2+ years of engineering experience in industrial, logistics, distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, architectural, robotics, production environment• Expert in AutoCAD, REVIT or any other CAD program• Dealing with ambiguity, data analysis and analytical skills• Experience in solution optimization, value engineering, best fit analysis (design and data), process development.•Master’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty•Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, robotics and/or high-speed manufacturing•Experience with process design and based on Lean Principles•Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, and using statistics and data to solve problems.• Developing automation solutions involving selecting tech, productivity and cost analysis• Knowledge with Simulation with one of the software’s (Matlab/Simulink, Anylogic, FlexSim)• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Ability to organize, manage multiple tasks and dealing with ambiguity Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Network Capacity Engineer, North America Sort Center Engineering

As a Network Capacity Engineer within the Amazon Sortation Center (SC) network, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our ~120 buildings meet the complex demands of Amazon’s next-day and two-day delivery promises. Our Sortation Centers (SCs) process packages from fulfillment centers and sort them by delivery zip code for last-mile delivery to our customers. The primary goal of this role is to maximize the utilization of our SCs to reduce cost to serve, while ensuring customer needs for on-time and accurate delivery are met. This requires matching diverse package types and volumes to the optimal SCs based on each facility’s layout, material handling equipment, and operational capacity.Key responsibilities include monitoring and optimizing SC throughput across various building configurations, each with unique attributes such as equipment, yard size, dock door availability, and staging capacity. You will focus on calculating capacity based on volume demand and engineering/operational constraints, optimizing throughput-per-hour, and contributing to strategic initiatives to improve network resilience and flexibility. You will work closely with Planning, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.Key job responsibilities• Capacity Planning and Optimization: Develop and implement solutions to optimize SC throughput, balancing yard and dock constraints, sorter capacity, and staging needs to meet same-day and two-day delivery objectives.• Data-Driven Problem Solving: Use data to identify bottlenecks and potential efficiency gains within SC operations, enhancing processing speeds and accuracy while adapting to network-level changes in demand and flow patterns.• Network Standardization Initiatives: Contribute to and lead projects focused on standardizing processes across SCs, focusing on material handling equipment, dock staging, and yard throughput to improve overall capacity and operational consistency.• Automation Initiatives: Contribute to and lead projects focused on automating process paths in SCs such as unloading, loading, container building, and container movement in collaboration with Design Engineering.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with teams in Planning, Sales, Operations, and other stakeholders to assess the impact of network changes on individual SCs and ensure seamless adjustments across the network.• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document insights, decisions, and lessons learned, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving across the network.• Customer-Centric Approach: Champion customer needs by working to enhance the SC network’s ability to deliver on Amazon’s promises of rapid and reliable delivery.• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Applied Mathematics, or related field• 3-5 years of experience in operations, transportation, capacity planning, or logistics• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decision-making• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a comfort level with navigating ambiguity• Effective communicator with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field• Experience with automated and manual material handling systems within a warehouse or fulfillment environment• Proficiency in data visualization and analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, or equivalent• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive change within a complex operational networkAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering

Are you an innovative engineer that wants to design the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the idea of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!We’re looking to add a handful of high-impact engineers to our team. In this role, you will partner with internal and external teams to design high quality, cost effective solutions for our fulfillment and distribution systems. You will own multiple projects simultaneously, from concept realization through design approval. You will be our suppliers’ primary point of technical contact for your projects. Then, once the design is completed and approved, you will hand-off the project to our Ops Engineering team who will oversee the installation and commissioning of the project. You’ll continue engaging with that team to ensure that the system you’ve designed is successfully installed, commissioned and launched.Your projects may include green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits, including highly automated fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, and transportation centers. Your projects will be a variety of template-based and designed-from-scratch.You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. You will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.A day in the lifeBenefits Summary: 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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent or a related field, or 5+ years Amazon experience•2+ years of experience in Design/Innovation Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, or related•Experience must involve ownership/management of engineering design projects involving Material Handling Equipment (MHE)• Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software•Master’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty•Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, robotics and/or high-speed manufacturing•Experience with process design and based on Lean Principles•Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, and using statistics and data to solve problems. •Ability to travel 20%, including globallyAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.