DESCRIPTION

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• SolidWorks or similar CAD for part design, advanced assemblies, complex configuration management, and using CAD tools to evaluate fit, function, and capability of designs
• Thorough understanding and use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents• Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes including sheetmetal fabrication, weldments, and similar methods
• Demonstrated ability to work with significant autonomy to solve problems and deliver mechanical design solutions
• Experience developing solutions for projects with ambiguous or unrefined requirements
• Experience selecting and incorporating commercially available (off-the-shelf) components into mechanical designs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment through the full product development cycle from inception through maturity including creating associated documentation (specs, test plans, drawings, etc.)
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Experience designing, debugging, and optimizing components for high-volume production methods such as stamping, casting, injection molding, or similar
• Proven experience in root cause analysis
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and processing engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Experience collaborating with controls engineers or independently defining and optimizing the integration of sensors and motion components (motors, actuators, linear drives) within mechanical designs

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.