Mechanical Engineer II, Hardware Engineering, Robotics Storage Technology

Amazon Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to develop innovative hardware for automated systems used in fulfillment centers. You will design sheetmetal, weldments, and high‑volume assemblies while ensuring tolerance and reliability across production runs.

You’ll use SolidWorks for concept and detail design, evaluate fit and function, and work with controls and sensors integration to deliver robust hardware solutions within project constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD for part design and assemblies; evaluate fit and function.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to work with autonomy on ambiguous requirements.
• Experience selecting off-the-shelf components for mechanical designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team from concept to production.
• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality for smooth product launches.
• Write functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures.
• Demonstrate thorough engineering analysis and ownership of designs from concept to production support.
• Independently design hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.
• Integrate commercially available components with automation controls and sensors.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Autonomy

Documentation

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Bachelors in ME

Masters (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks simulation

ANSYS

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II, Hardware Engineering, Robotics Storage Technology

Job ID: 10422613 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart, collaborative team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Job Overview – As an Amazon Robotics mechanical engineer, you will develop innovative system architectures and hardware designs for our robotic systems.

• Designing sheetmetal components, weldments, and mechanical assemblies for high-volume manufacturing, incorporating appropriate features for sheetmetal and other high-volume production methods while accounting for variation and tolerances to ensure products remain functional over extended runs.
• Using CAD to develop concepts, detailed assemblies, and design evaluations, applying engineering fundamentals and analytical skills to validate that hardware is functional, long-lasting, and robust, with or without prototypes or functional testing.
• Working with significant autonomy to deliver mechanical design solutions for projects with ambiguous or unrefined requirements, breaking down problems into logical categories, developing requirements, and providing solutions within robotic system constraints.
• A general understanding of automation controls and sensing technologies, with experience selecting and incorporating commercially available components into mechanical designs to balance performance, cost, and development timelines.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch
• Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Demonstrating thorough engineering analysis and full ownership of designs from concept through production support
• Independently designing and adapting holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
• Applying sound engineering evaluation and analysis to deliver validated mechanical hardware solutions, including the selection of commercially available components and integration with automation controls and sensors when required

A day in the life

As a Mechanical Engineer on this team, you will spend your days solving complex design challenges for automated systems that operate at global scale. You will see your work move from concept to deployment, knowing the hardware you designed is running in fulfillment centers and impacting customers daily.

Benefits

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification listed describes you exactly, we’d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale.

About the team

We are a team of engineers building the hardware that drives automation across Amazon's fulfillment centers. Our designs are deployed at massive scale, directly impacting millions of customers daily. The work is disruptive, fast-paced, and high-impact, with each solution we deliver contributing to the efficiency and capability of Amazon’s global logistics network.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• SolidWorks or similar CAD for part design, advanced assemblies, complex configuration management, and using CAD tools to evaluate fit, function, and capability of designs
• Thorough understanding and use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes including sheetmetal fabrication, weldments, and similar methods
• Demonstrated ability to work with significant autonomy to solve problems and deliver mechanical design solutions
• Experience developing solutions for projects with ambiguous or unrefined requirements
• Experience selecting and incorporating commercially available (off‑the‑shelf) components into mechanical designs

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment through the full product development cycle from inception through maturity including creating associated documentation (specs, test plans, drawings, etc.)
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Experience designing, debugging, and optimizing components for high-volume production methods such as stamping, casting, injection molding, or similar
• Proven experience in root cause analysis
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and processing engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Experience collaborating with controls engineers or independently defining and optimizing the integration of sensors and motion components (motors, actuators, linear drives) within mechanical designs

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, MA, Westboro - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually