Hardware Development Engineer II, Blink/Ring ASIC Team

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

North Reading, MA

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About the position

The Hardware Development Engineer II position within the Blink/Ring ASIC Team at Amazon focuses on designing and developing innovative hardware products for battery-powered devices. The role emphasizes collaboration within a vertically integrated team to create energy-efficient designs that leverage advanced technologies in AI, video processing, and low power communications. The engineer will be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from initial design through testing and validation, ensuring that products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware products, including circuit boards, components, and systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Generate and maintain hardware design, testing, and quality control documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and customer support, to provide feedback and input on product design, performance optimization, and manufacturability.
• Execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate the performance, functionality, and durability of hardware products.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware products to ensure compliance with specifications, requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware defects and implement preventive measures for malfunctions to minimize future occurrences.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in hardware testing methodologies and apply them to improve the overall quality of our products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrable experience as a computer hardware engineer.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design principles, testing tools, equipment, and techniques (mainly PCB designing).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and precision.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in programming languages, like C/C++ and/or Verilog/VHDL.
• Knowledge of hardware regulatory requirements, such as FCC and CE.
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with corner lot characterization.
• Lab debug experience and/or FPGA debug.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount programs
• Professional development opportunities