Sr Hardware Engineer, Last Mile Delivery Automation
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Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 128600 - 213600
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer (Mechanical) to lead the mechanical design and integration of delivery robots into Amazons last-mile delivery ecosystem with a primary focus on delivery van and station infrastructure modifications. This role owns the mechanical systems required to safely reliably and efficiently support in-van robot docking charging storage deployment and retrieval as well as station-side cart docking and robot handoff workflows.
The Senior Hardware Engineer will work at the intersection of vehicle engineering robotics hardware operations and safety translating operational requirements into production-ready mechanical designs that can scale across thousands of vans and delivery stations. This role requires strong mechanical design expertise deep ownership and the ability to balance robustness cost serviceability and manufacturability in a high-volume logistics environment.
Key job responsibilities
Own the mechanical design and integration of robot-related systems within delivery vans including robot docking retention deployment and secure transport.
Design in-van charging solutions for robots including mechanical interfaces alignment features thermal considerations and serviceability requirements.
Lead mechanical design for robot ingress/egress mechanisms ramps guides or fixtures that enable safe and repeatable robot deployment and retrieval.
Define and implement station-side infrastructure such as cart docking robot staging and handoff interfaces that integrate with existing warehouse workflows.
Translate operational and autonomy requirements into clear mechanical requirements tolerances and design constraints.
Partner with electrical firmware robotics and vehicle engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system integration.
Drive designs through concept prototyping validation and production including DFMEA tolerance analysis and environmental testing.
Ensure solutions meet safety ergonomics and regulatory requirements including vehicle and workplace safety standards.
Optimize designs for cost manufacturability durability and ease of maintenance at fleet scale.
Support pilot deployments and field testing rapidly iterating designs based on real-world feedback from drivers and operations teams.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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 $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/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.
The Senior Hardware Engineer will work at the intersection of vehicle engineering robotics hardware operations and safety translating operational requirements into production-ready mechanical designs that can scale across thousands of vans and delivery stations. This role requires strong mechanical design expertise deep ownership and the ability to balance robustness cost serviceability and manufacturability in a high-volume logistics environment.
Key job responsibilities
Own the mechanical design and integration of robot-related systems within delivery vans including robot docking retention deployment and secure transport.
Design in-van charging solutions for robots including mechanical interfaces alignment features thermal considerations and serviceability requirements.
Lead mechanical design for robot ingress/egress mechanisms ramps guides or fixtures that enable safe and repeatable robot deployment and retrieval.
Define and implement station-side infrastructure such as cart docking robot staging and handoff interfaces that integrate with existing warehouse workflows.
Translate operational and autonomy requirements into clear mechanical requirements tolerances and design constraints.
Partner with electrical firmware robotics and vehicle engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system integration.
Drive designs through concept prototyping validation and production including DFMEA tolerance analysis and environmental testing.
Ensure solutions meet safety ergonomics and regulatory requirements including vehicle and workplace safety standards.
Optimize designs for cost manufacturability durability and ease of maintenance at fleet scale.
Support pilot deployments and field testing rapidly iterating designs based on real-world feedback from drivers and operations teams.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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 $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
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