Hardware Development Engineer, Amazon Key

Amazon Key is hiring a Hardware Engineer to own major mechanical subsystems of our outdoor security and access-control hardware, from first concept through mass production. You will design enclosures, structures, and mechanisms that have to survive wind, weather, vibration, and tampering. You will prove those designs in the lab, and you will drive suppliers and contract manufacturers through tooling and production ramp.

Key job responsibilities

- Own the mechanical design of enclosures, structures, mounts, hinges, latches, and mechanisms for outdoor security and access-control products, from space claims through released drawings.

- Define mechanical requirements together with product, systems, and industrial design. These cover loads, ingress protection, environmental conditions, impact, tamper resistance, installation, and serviceability.

- Select materials and processes, and explain the trade-offs in cost, durability, UV and corrosion resistance, and supplier capability.

- Design thermal solutions for sealed outdoor enclosures that hold electronics, lithium batteries, and solar charge hardware.

- Design structures and mechanisms that carry wind, vibration, and transport loads, such as masts, brackets, and heavy mounts.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

- Experience with prototyping and implementation

Preferred qualifications

- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

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: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 134,900.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually