Hardware Development Engineer I - Electrical & Controls

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a motivated Hardware Development Engineer I (HDE I) to contribute to the research, design, and development of electrical and controls sub-components for material handling systems within One MHS. In this entry-level role, you will gain hands-on experience solving hardware problems under guidance from senior engineers.

You will learn to design electrical layouts, PCB concepts, and test prototypes using CAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and SolidWorks, supporting power

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of electrical sub-components for power and controls systems related to MH projects, including 3-phase and single-phase power distribution elements
• Support development of electrical layouts, schematics, and panel designs under guidance from senior engineers
• Design hardware sub-components that match defined specifications and requirements, incorporating PCB layout best practices and EMI/EMC compliance considerations
• Learn and apply modular and scalable design principles that prioritize reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Develop component and assembly drawings, bill of materials, and supporting documentation using CAD modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks)

Skills

Hardware design experience

Validation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Physical sciences

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks

EtherCAT

Ethernet/IP

PROFINET

Job description

Amazon is seeking a motivated Hardware Development Engineer I (HDE I) to contribute to the research, design, and development of electrical and controls sub-components for material handling systems within One MHS. In this entry-level role, you will gain hands-on experience solving hardware problems under guidance from senior engineers.

You will learn to design electrical layouts, PCB concepts, and test prototypes using CAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and SolidWorks, supporting power