Hardware Development Engineer, Last Mile Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Hardware Development Engineer for Last Mile Delivery & Technology. You will own hardware development end-to-end, collaborating with electrical and software teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems to optimize site throughput and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering, CAD proficiency, and a track record of moving designs from prototype to mass production. Competitive compensation and RSUs offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Prototyping and implementation experience.
• CAD tools proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/others).
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems design.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with full lifecycle and milestone-driven tasks.
• Evaluate design tradeoffs for hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Partner with designers to meet product aesthetics and requirements.
• Design parts for machining, casting, 3D printing, and production processes.
• Source components and manage global production timelines.
• Perform life-cycle testing and validate designs for reliability.
• Oversee transition from prototype to mass production with partners.
• Maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and test data.

Skills

Collaborate with engineers

Sensor integration

Prototype development

Manufacturing transition

Documentation & CAD

Communication of concepts

Full lifecycle ownership

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Rhino / Revit

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Hardware Development Engineer for Last Mile Delivery & Technology. You will own hardware development end-to-end, collaborating with electrical and software teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems to optimize site throughput and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering, CAD proficiency, and a track record of moving designs from prototype to mass production. Competitive compensation and RSUs offered.