Amazon

HW Development Engineer, AFT-Inbound

Amazon$96K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of hardware design and validation experience
  • Proficiency with electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators)
  • Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, Modbus)

Responsibilities

  • Execute component validation campaigns for sensors, cameras, IPCs, and lighting systems
  • Build and configure test fixtures from mechanical drawings with precision
  • Design and 3D-print custom fixtures using SolidWorks or Fusion 360
  • Perform electrical integration for PLC/IPC-based systems
  • Replicate field failures and conduct root cause analysis
  • Coordinate vendor validation of corrective actions
  • Write basic test scripts for automating hardware validation

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Hardware Development Engineer to support next-gen industrial computer vision machines and automation solutions for AFT. In this role, you will be the hands-on technical link between engineering design and physical reality - executing component validation, building and configuring R&D test systems, and replicating field failures to drive root cause resolution. You will work across multiple concurrent hardware programs, collaborating with senior hardware engineers, software teams, and external vendors to keep development velocity high. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a fast-paced, open collaborative R&D lab environment.

Key job responsibilities

Execute component validation campaigns (electrical, optical, mechanical) for sensors, cameras, IPCs, and lighting systems - including power characterization, signal integrity testing, environmental stress testing, and endurance burn-in

Build and configure scan tunnels, towers, and test fixtures from mechanical drawings with precision assembly and sensor mounting

Design and 3D-print custom test fixtures, alignment jigs, and mounting hardware using SolidWorks or Fusion 360

Perform electrical integration - cable termination, power distribution wiring, I/O verification, and network bring-up for PLC/IPC-based systems

Replicate field failures under controlled lab conditions to isolate intermittent behaviors and conduct root cause analysis on failed components

Coordinate with vendors to validate corrective actions before fleet-wide deployment

Perform optical validation including camera characterization, illumination mapping, and barcode read-rate testing

Support continuous R&D reconfiguration of lab systems as programs iterate through development phases

Author test reports with pass/fail criteria and measured data; update BOMs and work instructions

Write basic test scripts (Python, LabVIEW, or shell) to automate repetitive hardware validation sequences and data collection

Maintain lab instrumentation calibration, inventory, and safety compliance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience

- Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc)

- Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings

- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, Modbus)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with Industrial control systems, both hardware and software

- Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies

- Knowledge of PLC based controls systems

- Experience working with and managing third party vendors, or experience in reliability/maintenance environments

- Experience in product validation (Shock/Drop, cycle testing, environmental testing)

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure

- Scripting ability (Python, LabVIEW, or shell) for test automation

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, WA, Bellevue - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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