Automation Hardware Engineer for Material Handling

Amazon Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s Material Handling Engineering team in the United States is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and deliver next‑generation material handling equipment across our global network. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, often collaborating with third‑party OEMs.

The role requires applying deep technical expertise to translate business needs into robust engineering outcomes, from prototyping and validation to design-for-manufacturing and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate hardware solutions for 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.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys Finite Element

Job description

Amazon’s Material Handling Engineering team in the United States is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and deliver next‑generation material handling equipment across our global network. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, often collaborating with third‑party OEMs.

The role requires applying deep technical expertise to translate business needs into robust engineering outcomes, from prototyping and validation to design-for-manufacturing and