Mechanical Optical Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer in Boston, MA to drive camera-based and sensor-based development from concept to validation. You will own complex mechanical design tasks in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities include creating detailed SolidWorks models and drawings, performing thermal analyses, integrating optics, managing tolerance analyses, and guiding prototypes to production while ensuring manufacturability and high reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Strong experience designing camera-based, imaging, or sensor-based products.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Experience with thermal management and thermal simulation techniques.
• Strong understanding of tolerance analysis and mechanical assembly design.
• Experience with design verification, testing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of product development activities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative mechanical products from concept through prototype and validation.
• Lead the mechanical design of camera-focused and sensor-focused systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform thermal analysis and simulations to optimize product performance and thermal management.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Define, document, and manage mechanical design requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and validate designs for manufacturability and assembly.
• Perform design verification testing, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving to resolve product issues.
• Drive design reviews and ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and production requirements.
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and transition of products into production.
• Maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, test reports, and design records.
• Independently manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Thermal analysis tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join Amazon's product development team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing camera-based and sensor-based products, taking concepts from initial design through prototype and validation. This role requires expertise in mechanical design, thermal management, optics integration, and design for manufacturability while working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative mechanical products from concept through prototype and validation.
• Lead the mechanical design of camera-focused and sensor-focused systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform thermal analysis and simulations to optimize product performance and thermal management.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Define, document, and manage mechanical design requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and validate designs for manufacturability and assembly.
• Perform design verification testing, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving to resolve product issues.
• Drive design reviews and ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and production requirements.
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and transition of products into production.
• Maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, test reports, and design records.
• Independently manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Strong experience designing camera-based, imaging, or sensor-based products.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Experience with thermal management and thermal simulation techniques.
• Strong understanding of tolerance analysis and mechanical assembly design.
• Experience with design verification, testing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of product development activities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Ansys or similar simulation tools for thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of optics, camera systems, and machine vision technologies.
• Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems in complex products.
• Experience working on consumer electronics, robotics, imaging systems, or sensor-based platforms.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, product validation, and production launch processes.