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# Hardware Development Engineer , Robotics Technical Services Custom Tools

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $137,300.0 - $185,700.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Reliability Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Mobile Robots
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10496118/hardware-development-engineer-robotics-technical-services-custom-tools

## About the Role

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative solutions in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer, you will be the Subject Matter Expert for all robotic HW systems. develop innovative custom hardware tools for our robotic solutions. The ideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems, enjoys analytical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of manufacturing methods., Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

 - Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
 - Experience in Systems engineering, site reliability engineering, building and operating systems at scale, Master's 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

## Description

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for:

 - Work with cross-functional team to analyze HW systems and own reliability of these systems.
 - Own and run FRBs for HW systems
 - Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure systems maintainability
 - Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
 - Working with an cross-functional team to execute tool designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
 - Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures


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