The NA GES Firm Engineering Team owns mechanical firm design and provides electrical, controls, and software firm design and integration support across Amazon's First- and Middle-Mile sites. Our scope encompasses; First Mile Sites (REI projects only): All NACF buildings except Kariba and SDC and Middle Mile Sites (Greenfield and REI projects): Sort Centers except central hubs. We work in close partnership with upstream teams, including the GES concepting team, WWDE, and NASC Engineering, while directly serving our key customers: NA Ops Engineering, Operations, RME, and WHS. This strategic positioning allows us to intervene at critical decision points and phase-gates, enabling early identification and mitigation of potential issues before they cascade into larger challenges.
This role requires up to 25% travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
Design Skills:
• Design and develop engineering solutions for complex material handling and storage challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the NA and Emerging Countries.
• Lead and coordinate concept and firm design development efforts for optimal solutions for the NA and Emerging Countries fulfillment network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and site layout
• Work with various teams (PMO, Simulation, ACES, Operations, Finance, Ops Eng) to identify network problem statements and execute pilot projects that can be made network standards
• Lead the firm engineering process for various design reviews. Ensure the solution being developed meets or exceeds all Amazon standards.
• Writing or reviewing design / functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures for MHE equipment.
• Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification
Project Management:
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
• Work with procurement and PMO to obtain initial ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) pricing. Use this information along with other cost information to develop a CAR (Capital Asset Request) form. Ensure the funding for projects is effectively spent while ensure frugality is observed.
• Must remain as the primary POC for all design, schedule, cost and safety related question throughout the life cycle of the project. Work effectively with operations and Ops Eng to address any schedule changes during execution.
“Must-haves” for this position:
• Able to communicate ideas effectively to achieve the right outcome for team and customer. Seek diverse perspectives, listen to feedback, and are willing to change direction if it creates a better outcome. Harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus).
• Ability to understand and validate design changes requested or proposed.
• Ability to understand full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs.
• Design-in-Safety experience
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. Similar design experience in other industries can be considered.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%
A day in the life
Benefits 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 Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
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!
About the team
The team is open to hiring candidates from the following locations: Bellevue, WA; Nashville, TN
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field
• 7+ years experience in a design related role
• Ability to understand and validate design changes requested or proposed.
• Ability to understand full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs.
• Design-in-Safety experience
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. Similar design experience in other industries can be considered.
• Able to communicate ideas effectively to achieve the right outcome for team and customer. Seek diverse perspectives, listen to feedback, and are willing to change direction if it creates a better outcome. Harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus).Masters Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field
• Master's Degree or other advanced degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process Engineering or related field
• + 3 years relevant experiences
• Proficiency using AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, BIM360, and other Autodesk related software
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational needs.
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
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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
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
