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Description

The role of the Packaging Designers is to create packaging that surprises and delights Amazon's customers.

The primary role of the Packaging Designer is to develop and support the scale of fiber-based packaging designs that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations for the products that they buy yet works flawlessly through the supply chain delivering the lowest total cost and highest level of sustainability.

The candidate will work directly with the program managers, automation / machinery development engineers, our customer experience teams and experts in the field of fiber- based packaging. Co-located with our designers and scientist for materials, machinery and automation design this role will work to ensure that Amazon’s packaging is best in class through co-creation and optimization. As part of the Mechatronics and Sustainable packaging team, this role is vital to ensuring future investments in automation are created with optimized packaging as a central and core tenet.

Key job responsibilities

Directly develop prototype and test new packaging designs using ArtiosCAD and SolidWorks

Create visual renderings to communicate design intent to stakeholders

Create detailed packaging specifications

Produce reports on packaging performance

Participate in or lead meetings to ensure developments meet benchmarks for customer experience, supply chain, and sustainability

Travel to engage with customers, supply chain, labs, and vendors

About the team

Aligning Packaging Design within Amazon Robotics enables the development, deployment and scale of automated solutions across the Amazon Fulfillment Network, especially from Pick to SLAM for the Automated Robotics Sortable (ARS) network. This group works backwards from deep customer insights to deliver solutions that seamlessly integrate into brownfield and greenfield deployments with safety as a top priority. In addition, Sustainable Packaging solutions are a thread that impacts and connects all parts of the Amazon Stores supply chain and customer experience. They take ownership for the entire packaging experience including selling partner design, first/middle/last mile and total customer experience. They eliminate waste and packaging wherever possible. Where Amazon added packaging is required, they are transitioning from single-use plastics to curbside recyclable paper-based materials.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software

- 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

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

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,600/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.