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 groundbreaking 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 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 engaged Industrial and UI Designers, Ergonomists, Researchers, and Human Factors Experts to deliver a great User Experience across a wide variety of robotics systems.

Key job responsibilities

1. Utilize human-centric thinking and impactful aesthetic sensibility to align with customer needs and preferences.
2. Thrive and be passionate about innovating new to the world products under ambiguity.
3. Demonstrate great design advocacy communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
4. Excellent organization skills and ability to define, track, and guide multiple design programs.
5. Design for manufacturing considering cost, scale, brand, and usability.
6. Become a subject matter expert on the intersection of robotics, user experience, and industrial design.
7. Set up contracts and work with external vendors and/or manufacturers and ensure quality and design intent are maintained.
8. Produce concept sketches, 3D Renderings, and prototypes ranging from quick low-fidelity models to high-fidelity cosmetic or functional prototypes.
9. Execute and deliver CAD surfacing/parametric models.
10. Own and deliver Design Guidelines and other mechanisms (including CMF documents) for infusing human-centered design at scale.
11. 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Industrial Design.
2. 15+ years of professional industrial design experience.
3. 15+ years of experience with one or more ID surfacing and parametric CAD tools, preferably a combination of Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot.
4. An exceptional portfolio that demonstrates delivering successful products from concept to production.
5. Experience working with mechanical and electrical engineers, as well as production vendors and manufacturers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ years of experience in a highly technical hardware domain.
2. Experience as an in-house Industrial Designer, as well as experience at Design Consultancies.
3. 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.

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!

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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.