The Senior Innovation and Design Engineer at Amazon will play a crucial role in developing and delivering next-generation fulfillment and transportation systems. This position involves working with talented engineers to create high-performance physical distribution systems globally. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical problem-solving skills and project management abilities, thriving in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes innovation and ownership in addressing complex logistical challenges.

• 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Experience in logistics
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
• 5+ years of progressive technology implementation, or 5+ years of senior leadership experience
• Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
• Experience with financial analysis and modeling

• Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain
• Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors 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

• 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.