Sr Mechanical Engineer

Role Summary: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Last Mile Technology

Last Mile Delivery & Technology is the innovation engine at Amazon focused on redefining the speed and safety of the global delivery experience. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of this mission, leading the mechanical and thermal development of advanced machine vision and compute hardware. You will architect novel solutions for automotive and industrial environments, transforming complex business challenges into production-ready hardware. This role requires a hands-on leader who can navigate ambiguity, communicate concepts visually, and drive the hardware lifecycle from initial sketch to global deployment.

Key Requirements & Skills

• 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

• 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

Why Join Us?

You will join a high-motivation team dedicated to transforming the future of logistics through cutting-edge technology. At Amazon, we empower our engineers to own their designs to completion within an inclusive culture that values bold innovation. Based in Bellevue, WA, this role offers a competitive compensation package (up to $185,700 base) plus RSUs and comprehensive benefits. You’ll have the opportunity to solve high-stakes engineering problems, perform advanced FEA simulations, and manage global vendor relationships, all while contributing to a safer and more efficient delivery world.