Automation Hardware Engineer - Material Handling & Robotics

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s Material Handling Engineering team seeks a Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and deliver next-generation material handling equipment. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, collaborating with OEMs and internal teams in Bellevue, WA and beyond.

The role emphasizes deep technical expertise, fast-paced execution, and cross-functional collaboration to scale products across Amazon’s global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or equivalent
• 5+ years hardware engineering experience in automation/mechatronics/robotics
• Experience with 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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate hardware solutions for Amazon's next-generation material handling systems.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical requirements and engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners 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.

Skills

5+ years hardware engineering

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Hardware design & validation

Vendor management

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon’s Material Handling Engineering team seeks a Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and deliver next-generation material handling equipment. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, collaborating with OEMs and internal teams in Bellevue, WA and beyond.

The role emphasizes deep technical expertise, fast-paced execution, and cross-functional collaboration to scale products across Amazon’s global network.