Hardware Development Engineer, Hardware Development

Amazon - Reading, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Reading, MA

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About the position

As a Hardware Development Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will be responsible for developing innovative hardware designs for robotic systems and enhancing existing hardware to optimize performance. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to take products from concept to production, ensuring a smooth launch and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, experience in robotic design, and a passion for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative hardware designs for robotic systems.
• Improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launch.
• Write requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• Exhibit thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership.
• Design holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver automation solutions.
• Create design of experiments and lead cross-functional automation of experiments.

Requirements

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, and complex configuration management.
• Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes.
• Thorough understanding of principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design.
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents.
• Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones.
• Experience evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools.
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume.
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5.
• Experience designing and debugging tooled components.
• Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design and compliance with IEC IP54.
• Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products.
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ECO's.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams.
• Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan