Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $125,500 to $169,800
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Nashville, TN
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- LocationNashville, TN
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (18 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing systems that leverage ground breaking automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and robotics appeal to you? If so, we have the job for you!
We're hiring engineers to design cost-effective solutions for our fulfillment and distribution systems.
You will partner with internal and external teams to develop standards and specifications for complex material handling systems. As the subject matter expert, you will guide design teams and stakeholders from concept through installation, commissioning, and launch.
Key job responsibilities
- Own multiple standards and specifications simultaneously.
- Design high-quality, cost-effective fulfillment and distribution solutions.
- Serve as technical expert to design teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure designs meet requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Verify successful installation, commissioning, and launch of systems.
- Your work will directly influence the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of Amazon's fulfillment infrastructure.
A day in the life
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 skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
You will work alongside a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. As the subject matter experts, our team supports dozens of projects and initiatives each year. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact initiatives; you will grow.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of design & innovation, research & development work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a foreign equivalent
- Experience with design & innovation and research & development
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of specialty (with progressive responsibility) experience
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($125,500) is above 58% of the 51 Engineering (non-software) roles in Tennessee listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $109,500 to $140,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering$125,500 to $169,800
Principal Pgm Mgr - Amazon Shipping, Amazon ShippingFrom $124,900
Manager III, Procurement - AMZ9674909$124,700 to $168,700
Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team$125,400 to $187,300
Brand Marketing Manager, Outbound Marketing, Amazon Devices$125,400 to $169,600
Sr. Construction Manager, Data Center Construction$125,400 to $187,300
Sr. Marketing Manager, Whole Foods Market$125,400 to $169,600
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design Engineering (this listing) | $125,500 - $169,800 |
| Principal Pgm Mgr - Amazon Shipping, Amazon Shipping | From $124,900 |
| Manager III, Procurement - AMZ9674909 | $124,700 - $168,700 |
| Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team | $125,400 - $187,300 |
| Brand Marketing Manager, Outbound Marketing, Amazon Devices | $125,400 - $169,600 |
| Sr. Construction Manager, Data Center Construction | $125,400 - $187,300 |
| Sr. Marketing Manager, Whole Foods Market | $125,400 - $169,600 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-09
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, TN, Nashville
USA, TN, Nashville - 125,500.00 - 169,800.00 USD annually
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