Lead Hardware Engineer - Automation & Robotics Systems

Amazon; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 137,300 - 185,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead evaluation, customization, and deployment of automated mechanical systems across robotics programs. You will drive hardware strategy, system integration, and operational readiness with internal teams and external vendors.

You will design and validate mechanical hardware, create CAD models and drawings, and mentor junior engineers while supporting safe, high‑throughput automation environments. Base salary is competitive in MA and WA markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical hardware design, development, and validation for automated or robotic systems.
• Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or NX) with experience producing detailed drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Experience evaluating vendor designs and making informed make‑versus‑buy trade‑offs.
• Proficiency in data‑driven decision making, including use of trade studies, structured problem solving, and technical risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end evaluation and selection of commercially available automation solutions, critically assessing designs against internal use cases and driving informed make‑versus‑buy decisions.
• Work directly with vendors to customize mechanical and automation solutions to address varied and demanding requirements, leading technical evaluation, qualification, and deployment.
• Deep dive mechanical failures during pilots and early deployments to identify root causes, critically evaluate vendor assertions, and drive corrective actions.
• Independently design, develop, and validate mechanical hardware for automated systems including workstations, robotic arms, safety systems, material handling, and part load/unload mechanisms.
• Develop and deliver detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, trade studies, and technical documentation using SolidWorks or NX.
• Define fixturing, tooling, and workholding strategies to ensure repeatability, precision, and efficient integration across automation platforms.
• Build and manage relationships with automation OEMs, system integrators, and component suppliers, leading technical discussions and driving accountability for deliverables.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive planning, integration, and execution of automated solutions.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation including design reviews, failure analyses, process validation records, and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the growth of the engineering team by mentoring peers, training junior engineers, and participating in design reviews and hiring activities.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies, materials, and techniques and recommend strategic investments to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Cross‑functional collaboration

Vendor engagement

Root cause analysis

Data‑driven decision making

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/mechatronics/systems engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead evaluation, customization, and deployment of automated mechanical systems across robotics programs. You will drive hardware strategy, system integration, and operational readiness with internal teams and external vendors.

You will design and validate mechanical hardware, create CAD models and drawings, and mentor junior engineers while supporting safe, high‑throughput automation environments. Base salary is competitive in MA and WA markets.