Automation & Robotics Hardware Development Engineer

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's 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 solutions- working 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronics, robotics engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years 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
• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation

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

Hardware design

Prototyping

Testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics/Robotics equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Amazon's 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 solutions- working 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