Principal Industrial Design, Amazon Robotics

Principal Industrial Design, Amazon Robotics

Job ID : 2787061 Amazon.com Services LLC

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!

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.

We’re looking to add an enthusiastic Principal Industrial Design 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 on great User Experience 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
• 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
• Set up contracts and 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
• Own and deliver Design Guidelines and other mechanisms (incl CMF documents) for infusing human-centered design at scale
• Research new materials and manufacturing methods applicable to our range of products

Export Control Requirement :

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 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 :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• 15+ years of professional industrial design experience
• 15+ years of experience 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

• 5+ years of experience in a highly technical hardware domain
• Experience as an in-house Industrial Designer, as well as experience at Design Consultancies
• Familiar with motion graphics and 3D animation expertise

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.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https : / / www.amazon.jobs / en / disability / us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $141,500 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $244,600 / 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.

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