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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 looking to add an Industrial Design Lead to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to design high quality, cost effective solutions for Amazon Robotics. You will own multiple projects simultaneously, from concept realization through design approval. You will be a primary point of contact for your projects and directly interface with our robotics hardware engineering teams.

You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged Industrial and UI Designers, Ergonomists, Researchers, and Human Factors Experts to deliver great wholistic User Experiences across a wide-variety of robotics systems.

Key job responsibilities

• Utilize human-centric thinking and impactful aesthetic sensibility to align with customer needs and preferences

• Ability to apply critical thinking to the product development process

• Thrive and be passionate about innovating new to the world products under ambiguity

• Demonstrate great design advocacy communication and collaboration skills with cross functional teams

• Excellent organization skills and ability to define, track, and guide multiple design programs

• Design for manufacturing considering cost, scale, brand, and usability

• Become a subject matter expert on the intersection of robotics, user experience and industrial design

• Work with external vendors and/or manufacturers and ensure quality and design intent are maintained

• Produce concept sketches, 3D Renderings, and prototypes ranging from quick low fidelity models to high fidelity cosmetic or functional prototypes

• Execute and deliver CAD surfacing/parametric models

• Support the creation of Design Guidelines and other mechanisms for infusing human-centered design at scale

• Research new materials and manufacturing methods applicable to our range of products

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Industrial Design

• 5+ years of professional industrial design experience in the Medical, Industrial or Robotics industries

• 5+ years working with one or more ID surfacing and parametric CAD tools, preferably a combination of Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot

• An exceptional portfolio that demonstrates delivering successful products from concept to production

• Experience working with mechanical, electrical engineers, as well as production vendors and manufacturers

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years working in a highly technical hardware domain

• Experience as an in-house Industrial Designer, as well as experience at Design Consultancies

• Relevant experience designing products involving human factors, ergonomics, or tools for professionals

• Experience designing products for robotics, mechatronics, or tools for serviceability, repair and maintenance.

• Experience designing for low, medium and high volume manufacturing processes including, CNC machining, urethane casting, sheet metal forming, and injection molding.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $124,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,100/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.