Automation Hardware Dev Engineer, OneMHS

Amazons Material Handling Engineering team is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer (HDE) to help define design and deliver the next generation of material handling equipment across our global distribution network. You will play a critical role in developing mechanical electrical and control solutionsworking both independently and in collaboration with third-party OEM partners.

This role requires a balance of deep technical expertise strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business and operational needs into robust scalable engineering solutions. You will work at the intersection of R&D product development and operations challenging the status quo of traditional conveyance sortation and robotics solutions.

Key job responsibilities
- Design develop and validate hardware solutions for Amazons next-generation material handling systems.
- Translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical requirements and engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (operations procurement global engineering and launch teams) to ensure successful product delivery.
- Lead the design-for-manufacturing assembly installation and maintenance processes to ensure long-term scalability.
- Evaluate and integrate OEM hardware solutions; identify gaps and lead in-house design where required.
- Build prototypes conduct testing and analyze results to validate performance safety and reliability.
- Author technical specifications design documents and test plans.
- Champion data-driven decision making ensuring technical trade-offs are well-documented and communicated.
- Manage risk through proactive identification and mitigation strategies.
- Stay current with emerging technologies in automation robotics and industrial equipment.

Basic qualifications
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering mechatronics engineering robotics engineering or an equivalent engineering science
5 years of hardware engineering experience designing building and testing automation/mechatronics/robotics products
Significant experience using SolidWorks
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools
Experience in hardware design and validation of components subsystems and systems
Experience managing external vendors distributors partners or learning providers
Strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround

Preferred qualifications
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
Familiarity with robotics conveyance or sortation systems
Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements

About the team
Amazon installs a significant quantity of new buildings every year. The historical model has been to allow each integrator to use their own equipment controls subsystems and methodologies. While that has allowed Amazon to be successful to this point the variability between buildings has proven difficult to support and scale. One MHS charge is to build partnerships to focus on consistency and scalability across our network of the future. We will be partnering with key suppliers to help them scale up their manufacturing capabilities to keep up with our needs as well as refining their designs to drive innovation and operational uptime and better meet the specific needs of Amazons operational environment.

- 4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 KY Hebron - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA MA Westborough - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA OH Cincinnati - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 111500.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually

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