Next-Gen Material Handling Hardware Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); 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.com Services LLC - A57 is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer (HDE) to help define, design, and deliver the next generation of material handling equipment across our global distribution network. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions—working both independently and with third-party OEM partners.

You will collaborate with operations, procurement, and launch teams to translate business needs into robust engineering solutions, lead design-for-manufacturing, build

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate hardware solutions for next-generation material handling systems.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical requirements and engineering 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; lead in-house design where required.
• Build prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results to validate performance, safety, and reliability.
• Author technical specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Champion data-driven decision making and document technical trade-offs.
• Manage risk through proactive identification and mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, robotics, and industrial equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57 is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer (HDE) to help define, design, and deliver the next generation of material handling equipment across our global distribution network. You will develop mechanical, electrical, and control solutions—working both independently and with third-party OEM partners.

You will collaborate with operations, procurement, and launch teams to translate business needs into robust engineering solutions, lead design-for-manufacturing, build