DESCRIPTION:

As a Hardware Development Engineer within the (RDPI) team, you will design, develop, and deliver mechanical components and systems for Amazon's next generation of products. You will work with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into manufacturable designs that meet customer needs and business requirements.

Key job responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical design projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet functional requirements, cost targets, and manufacturing constraints
- Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications for mechanical components and assemblies
- Conduct engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical designs against product requirements
- Collaborate with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing partners to integrate mechanical designs with other subsystems.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during development and production phases
- Document design decisions, test results, and engineering changes
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping, implementation and scaling

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Westboro - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually