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As a Hardware Development Engineer within the Velocity team, you will design, develop, and deliver mechanical components and systems for Amazon's next generation of products. You will work with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into manufacturable designs that meet customer needs and business requirements. Key job responsibilities - Deliver mechanical design projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet functional requirements, cost targets, and manufacturing constraints - Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications for mechanical components and assemblies - Conduct engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical designs against product requirements - Collaborate with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing partners to integrate mechanical designs with other subsystems. - Identify and resolve technical issues during development and production phases - Document design decisions, test results, and engineering changes - Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above 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, please apply! - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent - 8+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience - Experience with prototyping, implementation and scaling - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production - Experience with the project management of technical projects - Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent - Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools 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 amazon.jobs 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 amazon.jobs . USA, MA, Westborough - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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Key job responsibilities
Deliver mechanical design projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet functional requirements, cost targets, and manufacturing constraints
Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications for mechanical components and assemblies
Conduct engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical designs against product requirements
Collaborate with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing partners to integrate mechanical designs with other subsystems.
Identify and resolve technical issues during development and production phases
Document design decisions, test results, and engineering changes
Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes
A day in the life
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
8+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with prototyping, implementation and scaling
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
USA, MA, Westborough - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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