coordinate with electrical, controls, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions
deliver complete 3d models and manage clash detection for entire project areas
execute and manage mechanical engineering deliverables, schedules, and quality standards
coordinate with construction teams to resolve layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation
lead communication with on-site construction teams, making decisions to address field issues
produce complete installation packages ready for construction use
monitor progress of engineers on the sub system team and ensure deliverables meet project timelines
enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing.
perform and validate all system and component calculations independently (throughput, motor power, belt pull, structural loads)
engineer solutions for custom parts and non-standard applications
directly mentor and guide engineers on technical approaches, design standards, and problem-solving methods
review and approve work of junior engineers, providing constructive feedback and technical direction
assign appropriate project tasks to team members based on their skill level and development needs
teach best practices and help junior engineers build their technical capabilities
ensure and validate that mechanical designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance standards
Additional Information
Are you a motivated Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of complex automated fulfillment projects while developing the next generation of engineers? We're seeking an ambitious Mechanical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team and help us drive the delivery of Amazon's logistics network expansion.
In this role, you will own and execute the mechanical design of automated fulfillment center projects, taking full responsibility for project subsystems from concept through installation. You will work independently on most tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams, provide direct oversight and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring their work meets project standards and helping them develop their technical capabilities.
Job Functions:
Mechanical Design and Engineering (Primary Focus: Execution + Oversight):
- Own and develop sub system layouts for automated material handling systems with minimal oversight
- Independently select and specify conveyor types, third-party equipment, and systems to meet project requirements
- Coordinate with electrical, controls, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions
- Deliver complete 3D models and manage clash detection for entire project areas
Project Execution and Delivery:
- Execute and manage mechanical engineering deliverables, schedules, and quality standards
- Coordinate with construction teams to resolve layout conflicts and ensure efficient installation
- Lead communication with on-site construction teams, making decisions to address field issues
- Produce complete installation packages ready for construction use
- Monitor progress of engineers on the sub system team and ensure deliverables meet project timelines
- Enter and peer review orders for mechanical equipment ensuring accurate and timely releases to manufacturing.
Technical Leadership and Mentorship:
- Perform and validate all system and component calculations independently (throughput, motor power, belt pull, structural loads)
- Engineer solutions for custom parts and non-standard applications
- Directly mentor and guide engineers on technical approaches, design standards, and problem-solving methods
- Review and approve work of junior engineers, providing constructive feedback and technical direction
- Assign appropriate project tasks to team members based on their skill level and development needs
- Teach best practices and help junior engineers build their technical capabilities
Quality Ownership and Problem-Solving:
- Ensure and validate that mechanical designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance standards
- Review engineering calculations, designs and equipment orders for accuracy and completeness before submission
- Identify and resolve design issues proactively during all project phases
- Drive improvements based on lessons learned and apply to current work
- Make technical decisions with input from senior engineers as needed and document rationale for installation teams
If you're a driven Mechanical Engineer who thrives on delivering complex projects while developing others, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Amazon's fulfillment network.
Key job responsibilities
- Independently translate customer drawings and specifications into fully functional mechanical conveyor systems
- Optimize and deliver working mechanical system designs within budget, coordinating with other disciplines
- Own 3D modeling and clash detection management for project sub areas
- Produce complete 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
- Perform and validate spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, etc.
- Execute system and component level calculations with minimal review needed
- Review and approve calculations performed by Level 4 engineers with assistance from senior engineers
- Engineer custom parts needed for non-standard design applications
- Apply safety regulations and ergonomic standards
- Create complete conveyor manifests meeting electrical and controls requirements
- Document all engineering decisions through complete installation files and clear instructions
- Oversee deliverables of junior engineers, ensuring quality and completeness
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on complex design challenges with assistance from senior engineers
- Travel to sites to conduct surveys, audits, and resolve field issues
- Lead installation support and commissioning activities for your projects
- Develop engineers through hands-on mentorship and feedback
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
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