Amazon Senior Performance Engineer WW Innovation Engineering 

United States, Washington, Bellevue 

547175030

Key job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Performance Engineer to lead testing and optimization of advanced mechatronic automation systems. The ideal candidate will design and execute comprehensive experiments to validate machine performance, establish operational boundaries, and drive design improvements. You will apply statistical methods to analyze test results, troubleshoot complex process issues, and develop innovative solutions. A key member of our performance team, you'll participate in technical reviews and influence automation architecture decisions to ensure optimal performance outcomes. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Simulation, Business intelligence, Operations and Process Engineering teams to define and validate performance requirements that exceed customer expectations. Key responsibilities include creating structured test plans, conducting rigorous performance evaluations, identifying system limitations, and translating technical findings into actionable business insights. You'll build self-service tools to streamline testing procedures and maintain detailed documentation of testing protocols and results. The role requires expertise in mechanical systems, automation controls, and data analysis, combined with strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional collaboration skills to drive excellence in our field-deployed solutions.A day in the life

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, logistics or similar fields.
- Hands on experience in automation validation

- Master's degree, or Advanced technical degree
-Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and techniques, including Python, R, Minitab, JMP, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL