Hardware Development Engineer, Material Handling Systems

Amazon; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon’s Material Handling Engineering team is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and deliver next-generation material handling equipment across our global distribution network. You will work on mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, collaborating with OEM partners and internal teams to drive scalable, robust engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes translating business needs into technical requirements, prototyping, testing, and risk management within a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mechanical engineering 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 next-generation material handling systems.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical requirements and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure successful product delivery.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing, assembly, installation, and maintenance processes for long-term scalability.
• Evaluate and integrate OEM hardware solutions and lead in-house design where needed.
• Build prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Author technical specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Champion data-driven decision making and document trade-offs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Finite Element Analysis

Design for manufacture

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Amazon’s Material Handling Engineering team is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and deliver next-generation material handling equipment across our global distribution network. You will work on mechanical, electrical, and control solutions, collaborating with OEM partners and internal teams to drive scalable, robust engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes translating business needs into technical requirements, prototyping, testing, and risk management within a