Product Design Engineer, Amazon Devices-Hardware

Product Design Engineer, Amazon Devices-Hardware Job ID: 10445637 | Services LLC Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high‑profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of , Inc., originally creating the best‑selling Kindle family of products. Since then we have produced innovative devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? As a Product Development Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and quality of consumer electronic products. You will work in a fast‑paced start‑up‑like environment and wear many hats—from system design and quick‑turn prototypes to production manufacturing process, testing, and quality control. You will help define processes and methods to improve productivity for the entire team, identify and investigate production technologies, prototype and test solutions for product features, and design and validate production designs that deliver an exceptional user experience. Responsibilities Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, with expertise in systems integration of systems commonly found in consumer devices. Integrate and design dynamic mechanisms, utilizing motors, solenoids, or other actuators. Perform feature design to meet program objectives in performance, cost, size, or other requirements. Perform failure analysis and solution validation to solve hard problems. Provide cross‑functional program integration support to ensure team success. Manage and analyze data relating to performance and quality specifications using statistical methods. Travel (up to 15%) to support manufacturing activities overseas. Manage schedules and milestones. Demonstrate hands‑on passion for your work and a desire to take on new challenges. Support positive team interactions to achieve within a highly skilled and experienced team. Demonstrate an ability to integrate feedback and to respond quickly to changing contexts and work environments. Contribute to the hiring process to build teams. Mentor junior engineers in good product design practice. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prepare and deliver updates to management as necessary. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. Experience in 3D CAD. Experience integrating component modules (I/O, Displays, Batteries, etc.). Demonstrated experience in designing products for consumer, enterprise or industrial use. This position requires international travel; ~15%. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree. Experience in consumer electronics or technology sector. Experience in product validation (Shock/Drop, cycle testing, environmental testing). Experience designing for high volume manufacturing. Proven track record as an individual contributor or manager of engineering teams through the whole development cycle (concept to production). Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills. High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with all disciplines involved in specifying and engineering complex electronic products (for example, Industrial Design, Product Management, Electrical Engineering, Design Integrity, Tooling & Process Engineering, etc.). Expertise in AI, and increasing your productivity or skills in engineering through its utilization. Analytic problem‑solving skills, including knowledge of Six Sigma, DOE or similar disciplines. Demonstrated knowledge of design specification, and validation using tolerance analysis and critical parameter management. Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing technologies, and design for manufacturability. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include safety, cooperation with other employees, supervision and staff, adherence to standards of excellence, communication, and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse impact on the ability to comply with these duties. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. 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, please visit for more information. Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA Salary range: $134,900.00 – $185,000.00 USD annually (includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units; final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location). Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at #J-18808-Ljbffr