Mechanical Engineer II, AWS Solutions Hardware
Mechanical Engineer II, AWS Solutions Hardware
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As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization we have a vision to provide business applications leveraging Amazons unique experience and expertise that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazons real-world experience to build opinionated turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.
Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment thats more startup than a big company. We will need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains: computer vision image recognition machine learning real-time and distributed systems.
You will tackle challenging novel situations every day and given the size of our initiatives you will have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that havent been solved at scale before. Along the way we guarantee that you will learn a ton have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
Key job responsibilities
Daily activities are highly varied. Some days will be focused forward creating concept sketches and time and cost estimates for design deliverables. Some days will be focused on current design tasks reviewing partner designs running thermal and stress analysis creating and reviewing tolerance loops and structuring bills of materials. Some days will be system focused reviewing interactions between optical and electrical components with enclosure and heatsink structures. Other days will be spent looking to the past reviewing prototype builds beta tests product builds and launches pilot launches and field failures. Most days will be a mix of all of the above.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- CAD modelling experience
- 6 years experience in the consumer or industrial electronics industry as a mechanical design engineer
- Hands-on experience with system development and product integration experience working across full product development life cycle from concept to mass production
- Demonstrated knowledge of tolerance analysis and statistical process control
- Demonstrated design experience integrating component modules (I/O Displays Batteries PCBs sensors etc.)
- Experience with part and assembly design using manufacturing processes such as injection molded plastic components as well as sheet cast extruded and machined metal components
- Design For Manufacturability Experience
- Product validation experience (Shock/Drop Cycle Testing and Environmental Testing)
- Rapid prototyping experience
- Experience performing thermal and structural analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willing and able to travel internationally.
- Demonstrated shipping at least 2 products from concept to production
- Masters degree in Engineering
- Analytic problem solving skills including knowledge of 8D Six Sigma DOE or similar disciplines
- Experience with GD&T
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
- Opto - Mechanical experience
- Experience in working with international cross-functional teams and partnering closely with other engineers to deliver fully integrated real-world solutions
- Hands on skills with shop tools
- Experience with fixture design and tooling
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment thats more startup than a big company. We will need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains: computer vision image recognition machine learning real-time and distributed systems.
You will tackle challenging novel situations every day and given the size of our initiatives you will have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that havent been solved at scale before. Along the way we guarantee that you will learn a ton have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
Key job responsibilities
Daily activities are highly varied. Some days will be focused forward creating concept sketches and time and cost estimates for design deliverables. Some days will be focused on current design tasks reviewing partner designs running thermal and stress analysis creating and reviewing tolerance loops and structuring bills of materials. Some days will be system focused reviewing interactions between optical and electrical components with enclosure and heatsink structures. Other days will be spent looking to the past reviewing prototype builds beta tests product builds and launches pilot launches and field failures. Most days will be a mix of all of the above.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- CAD modelling experience
- 6 years experience in the consumer or industrial electronics industry as a mechanical design engineer
- Hands-on experience with system development and product integration experience working across full product development life cycle from concept to mass production
- Demonstrated knowledge of tolerance analysis and statistical process control
- Demonstrated design experience integrating component modules (I/O Displays Batteries PCBs sensors etc.)
- Experience with part and assembly design using manufacturing processes such as injection molded plastic components as well as sheet cast extruded and machined metal components
- Design For Manufacturability Experience
- Product validation experience (Shock/Drop Cycle Testing and Environmental Testing)
- Rapid prototyping experience
- Experience performing thermal and structural analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willing and able to travel internationally.
- Demonstrated shipping at least 2 products from concept to production
- Masters degree in Engineering
- Analytic problem solving skills including knowledge of 8D Six Sigma DOE or similar disciplines
- Experience with GD&T
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
- Opto - Mechanical experience
- Experience in working with international cross-functional teams and partnering closely with other engineers to deliver fully integrated real-world solutions
- Hands on skills with shop tools
- Experience with fixture design and tooling
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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