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CAD Design Engineer, World Wide Design and Engineering (WWDE)
Amazon
Design
Nashville, TN, USA
Posted on Oct 20, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Are you an innovative CAD or design engineer that wants to design the next generation of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Does the idea 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 are looking to add CAD Design Engineers to our team. In this role, you will partner with internal and external teams to design high quality, cost-effective solutions for our fulfillment and distribution systems. You will help solve technical problems up to the system level, providing solutions that are scalable and compatible with all existing designing platforms at Amazon.
The ability to work within and across large, independent teams is a must, so the right person will have an implicit understanding of the balance needed between design creativity, technical development, communication and partnership. The role will entail working with ambiguous directions and various technical details to create models that showcase possible technologies on sub system and system levels. Models will vary in level of details, ranging from shop level drawings to high-level models showing innovative technologies.
Key job responsibilities
- Creation of 2D and 3D models/layouts using Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk AutoCAD and Factory Design Utilities.
- Creation of presentations of models and 2D/3D layouts, including collages, videos and VR.
- Provide front-line support and development of tools and procedures to extend enhance existing workflows.
- Optimizing our 3D content creation for both quality and scalability, including reconciling our development goals with our approach to 3D.
- Identifying opportunities to develop standard work practices for 2D and 3D workflows.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or other STEM field, or 5+ years Amazon experience
- 1-3 years of Autodesk Revit experience
- 2+ years of other CAD software experience
- 2+ years of experience in Design/Innovation Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, or related
- Experience using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor, and/or Factory Design Utilities
- Familiarity with Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk BIM360, Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, and/or Rockwell Automation Emulate 3D
- Exposure to layouts that utilize material handling equipment
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, robotics and/or high-speed manufacturing
- In-depth of knowledge material handling equipment systems, including installation, application, and standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous direction
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a group, and work with minimal supervision
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.