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Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

Amazon

Location

Nashville, TN

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

$125,500 - $169,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

This role is for an innovative engineer at Amazon, focused on designing the next generation of fulfillment centers that enhance the global supply chain. The position involves leading complex design projects from concept to approval, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring successful implementation of automated material handling systems. The engineer will work on diverse projects, including new facility designs and modernization efforts, while driving innovation and continuous improvement. This position offers significant growth potential in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of design and innovation, research and development work experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
  • Experience in management of engineering design projects
  • Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
  • Knowledge of system architecture, optimization, and reliability analysis
  • Experience with complex automated material handling equipment and packaging technologies
  • Experience with design-in-safety

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural and mechanical design of complex fulfillment center systems from concept development through final approval
  • Create detailed design specifications and documentation for automated material handling equipment, packaging systems, and robotics solutions
  • Develop and validate engineering calculations to ensure system performance meets operational requirements
  • Own multiple concurrent projects spanning different facility types and complexity levels
  • Serve as primary technical point of contact for equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Drive design reviews and ensure all solutions meet Amazon's safety, quality, and performance standards
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Construction, Controls Engineering, and Finance
  • Support Ops Engineering during installation and commissioning phases to ensure successful implementation
  • Identify opportunities to standardize designs and create scalable solutions
  • Ensure all designs meet applicable building codes, safety regulations, and Amazon standards

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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