AmazonDesign Engineer, Amazon Logistics
Amazon is hiring a Design Engineer, Amazon Logistics in Bellevue, United States. It pays $83k-$115k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include CAD, industrial design and automation.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
- The role was posted within the past week.
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Spearhead new initiatives and develop next-generation industrial building designs leveraging automated material handling and robotics.
We seek resourceful engineers who are critical thinkers and excel in cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will work closely 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 25% to interact with internal and external business, operational and technical leaders.
Key job responsibilities
• Create detailed CAD drawings of delivery station layouts, integrating conveyor systems, sorting equipment, and automation solutions based on operational requirements and capacity targets.
• Lead and coordinate design efforts to develop optimal last-mile delivery station solutions, incorporating advanced material handling equipment, automation technologies, and modular systems.
• Develop and present comprehensive technical documents that detail the design specifications, engineering rationale, and how the project aligns with the business goals and requirements.
• Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors and stakeholders to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Translate strategic visions into detailed roadmaps and specific technical solutions, communicating complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuously refine and iterate designs based on feedback, operational data, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure that all design solutions meet safety standards, operational requirements, and sustainability goals while optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current with the latest CAD technologies and best practices in industrial design to ensure optimal use of design tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of design standards and best practices within the organization.
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, participating in design review meetings and coordinating 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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, operations research, business analytics, information systems or equivalent
- 2+ years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience, or experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with concepts such as system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- 2+ years of engineering experience
- Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD and commercial off-the-shelf technologies such as Tableau, SQL, or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (or equivalent related experience)
- Experience in control systems design and scripting language.
- Experience on a product development team or innovation/Research & Development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Design Engineer, Amazon Logistics at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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- Tell me about a project where industrial design was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where automation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where material handling was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where systems design was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used CAD in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Industrial Design, Automation, Material Handling, Systems Design, and CAD. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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