Sr. Product Design Engineer, Amazon Devices-Hardware

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 157,900 - 213,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs and sign-on payments

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Devices-Hardware in Sunnyvale is seeking a Sr. Product Design Engineer responsible for leading a design team and delivering integrated mechanical systems for consumer devices.

You will design dynamic mechanisms, perform feature design, and drive cross-functional programs focusing on performance, cost, and size targets. The role requires 7+ years in design with strong 3D CAD skills (Creo), plus experience integrating modules (I/O, cameras, sensors, displays, batteries, PCBs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong 3D CAD skills (Creo or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in designing products for consumer, enterprise or industrial use.
• Demonstrated design experience integrating component modules (I/O, Cameras, Sensors, Displays, Batteries, PCBs, etc.).
• Analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of Six Sigma, DOE or similar disciplines.
• This position will require international travel; ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team through technical capabilities, clear communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical systems and integration of consumer devices.
• Design dynamic mechanisms using motors, solenoids, or other actuators.
• Perform feature design to meet performance, cost, and size requirements.
• Carry out failure analysis and validate solutions to tough problems.
• Provide cross-functional program integration support for team success.
• Analyze data related to performance and quality using statistics.
• Travel up to 15% to support overseas manufacturing.
• Manage schedules and milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers in product design practices.
• Prepare updates for leadership on a regular basis.

Skills

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership/mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Creo CAD

3D CAD tools

Statistical methods (Six Sigma, DOE)

Job description

Sr. Product Design Engineer, Amazon Devices-Hardware

Job ID: 10483187 | Amazon.com Services LLC

• Lead a design team through technical capabilities, clear communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, with expertise in systems integration of systems commonly found in consumer devices.
• Integrate and design dynamic mechanisms, utilizing motors, solenoids, or other actuators.
• Perform feature design to meet program objectives in performance, cost, size or other requirements.
• Perform failure analysis and solution validation to solve hard problems
• Provide cross-functional program integration support to ensure team success
• Manage and analyze data relating to performance and quality specifications using statistical methods.
• Travel (up to 15%) to support manufacturing activities overseas
• Manage schedules and milestones
• Demonstrate hands‑on passion for your work and a desire to take on new challenges
• Support positive team interactions to achieve within a highly skilled and experienced team
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate feedback and to respond quickly to changing contexts and work environments
• Contribute to the hiring process to build teams
• Mentor junior engineers in good product design practice
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepare and deliver updates to leadership on a regular basis.

Basic Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• - 7+ years of software development experience
• - Strong 3D CAD skills (Creo or similar)
• - Demonstrated experience in designing products for consumer, enterprise or industrial use.
• - Demonstrated design experience integrating component modules (I/O, Cameras, Sensors, Displays, Batteries, PCBs, etc.)
• - Analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of Six Sigma, DOE or similar disciplines
• - This position will require international travel; ~15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Master’s degree
• - Experience in designing consumer electronics
• - Experience designing for high volume manufacturing
• - Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with all disciplines involved in specifying and engineering complex electronic products (for example, Industrial Design, Product Management, Electrical Engineering, Design Integrity, Tooling & Process Engineering, etc.)
• - Expertise in AI, and increasing your productivity or skills in engineering through its utilization.
• - Demonstrated knowledge of design specification, and validation using tolerance analysis and critical parameter management.
• - Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing technologies, and design for manufacturability.
• - Product validation experience (Shock/Drop, Environmental Testing, etc...)
• - Proven track record as an individual contributor or manager of engineering teams through the whole development cycle (concept to production)
• - Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills
• - High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually