Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply leading edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
As a Hardware Development Engineer you will engage with cross functional teams to develop custom tools and provide design for supportability recommendations. You are a motivated self-starter, who is responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production, including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing
• Work with Ergo, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commodity organizations, as well as vendors, to ensure a smooth product launch and sustainment
• Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Apply industrial design principles to enhance ergonomics and user experience
• Create and release drawings for scale manufacturing
• Implement customer feedback loops to address emerging challenges
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 degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software, including best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, and complex configuration management
- Hands-on experience crafting and evaluating proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Thorough understanding of principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical engineering and their application to product design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment through the full product development cycle from inception through maturity, including creating associated documentation (specs, test plans, drawings, etc.)
- Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with GD&T, ANSI Y-14.5
- Experience designing and debugging tooled components (injection mold, forge, stamp, etc.)
- Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and processing engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
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