Hardware Design Engineer - Material Handling Automation

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 111,500 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s Hardware Development Engineer role in Nashville, TN, focuses on defining, designing, and delivering next‑gen material handling equipment across Amazon’s global distribution network. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, collaborating with operations, suppliers, and launch teams to drive robust, scalable engineering outcomes.

The position emphasizes hands‑on prototyping, design for manufacturability, testing, and data‑driven decision making, within a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools.
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume.

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 (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.
• 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

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

SolidWorks simulation

Ansys Finite Element

Volume mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Amazon’s Hardware Development Engineer role in Nashville, TN, focuses on defining, designing, and delivering next‑gen material handling equipment across Amazon’s global distribution network. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, collaborating with operations, suppliers, and launch teams to drive robust, scalable engineering outcomes.

The position emphasizes hands‑on prototyping, design for manufacturability, testing, and data‑driven decision making, within a