Amazon · 9 hours ago
Sr Mechanical Engineer, Last Mile Delivery & Technology
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expAmazon is responsible for envisioning and developing forward-looking initiatives to improve the efficiency, speed, quality, and safety of the delivery experience for customers worldwide. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the mechanical and thermal design, development, and validation of advanced machine vision and compute devices for automotive and industrial applications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design projects from concept through production
Partner across engineering, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and prioritize project requirements while balancing diverse objectives
Design and optimize mechanical components, assemblies, and systems — including design considerations for system integration, material selection, manufacturability, assembly processes, test methods, reliability, and cost
Develop detailed engineering drawings with proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Perform simulations to analyze structural, thermal, and vibration effects under multiple loading scenarios
Develop mechanical test plans — including qualification plans and acceptance criteria for volume production
Conduct root cause analyses and implement mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle — including design modifications, installation procedures, and maintenance protocols
Manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development of consumer, industrial, or automotive electronics
Experience developing functional specifications, design validation plans, and functional test procedures
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CREO, or similar)
Understanding of production manufacturing processes (injection molding, die casting, sheet metal)
Experience writing technical documents, project plans, and progress reports
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Experience leading engineering design projects and interacting with cross-functional teams
Experience with prototyping techniques to enable test platforms and validate design concepts
Proficiency with FEA simulation tools for thermal and structural analysis
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and automotive mechanical standards
Benefits
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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