Amazon Senior Industrial Design Engineer AMZL Central 

United States, New York, New York 

411616412

This position is based in New York City, USA.
Key job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
• Design and develop engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges, integrating mechanical design, automation, and controls.
• Improve and develop scalable, efficient machines and processes for large-scale deployments.
• Lead and coordinate concept and design efforts, including equipment specifications, material flow, safety, ergonomics, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to create solutions that drive efficiency and scalability.
• Manage and execute high-visibility projects, influencing stakeholders across business units and regions.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale projects, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Conduct post-mortem reviews on deployed designs to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics, Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma principles.
• Maintain technical specifications, SOPs, and operational guidelines.
Industrial & Controls Integration:
• Develop and maintain control system specifications for material handling and automation projects.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring seamless hardware and automation interaction.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and software developers to optimize automation strategies.
• Implement PLC-based control systems, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and industrial network communication.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of automation equipment to ensure high uptime.
• Implement robotics and AI-driven automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for interactions with business and technical leaders in North America, Europe, and Asia.
A day in the life
We Offer:
• Career growth opportunities: Expand your expertise and leadership responsibilities within Amazon’s fast-evolving engineering landscape.
• Work on pioneering projects: Be at the forefront of logistics automation, robotics, and AI-driven systems.
• Collaborate with top industry talent: Work alongside experts in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
• Global exposure: Engage with teams and projects across different geographies, shaping the future of logistics worldwide.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechatronics engineering, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in mechanical design, automated material handling equipment, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing systems.
• Strong background in control systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation.
• Experience using AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project, and simulation tools.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex, multi-site initiatives.
• Excellent technical writing skills for specifications, technical documents, and process documentation.

• Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with logistics, production business models, and process automation.
• Background in innovation, R&D, and technology development for industrial applications.
• Understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and advanced process optimization techniques.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering technical excellence.