Amazon

Robotics - Hardware Development Engineer Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Hardware Test, Reliability, Failure Analysis, Operations, and more)

Amazon$96K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degree in a relevant STEM field
  • Knowledge of hardware engineering fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
  • Experience with hardware design, development, and testing
  • Proficient in using hardware physical and digital tools (e.g., 3D CAD)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (preferred)
  • Previous technical internships or project experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team of co-ops and engineers on project tasks
  • Utilize Amazon's engineering tools and processes
  • Prototype and test concepts or features
  • Track progress of task deliverables
  • Develop and maintain design documentation
  • Present project information to managers and engineers

Benefits

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health Support
  • Medical Advice Line
  • 401(k) matching
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Engagement in fun activities with fellow co-ops
Full Job Description
By applying to this role, you will be considered for Robotics Hardware Development Engineer Co-op (2026) opportunities across various Robotics teams at Amazon, with Co-op positions available for multiple locations in fall from July - December (5-6+ months).

Amazon co-ops across all seasons are full-time positions, and co-ops should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Co-ops should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their co-op concludes.

The robotics co-ops join dates, length, location, and prospective team will be finalized at the time of any applicable job offers. In your application, you will be able to provide your preference of start dates, co-op duration, and location. While your preference will be taken into consideration, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the co-op availability and business needs of this role.

Key job responsibilities
• Completing project tasks with a team of other co-ops and Amazon engineers
• Utilizing Amazon engineering tools and processes
• Prototyping and testing concepts or features
• Tracking progress of task deliverables
• Developing and maintaining design documentation
• Presenting information to managers and engineers

A day in the life

Our co-op program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in hardware engineering. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.

About the team

Learn more about Robotics at Amazon:

https://amazon.jobs/en/teams/amazon-robotics

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-robotics-robots-fulfillment-center

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-million-robots-ai-foundation-model

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Are 18 years of age or older

- Currently working towards Bachelor's, Master's, or higher in Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Physics, or related STEM fields

- Knowledge of hardware engineering fundamentals in either one or more of mechanical, electrical, hardware test, hardware reliability, quality, failure analysis, manufacturing, or similar

- Experience with hardware design, development, and testing

- Experience with applicable hardware physical tools, digital tools, and methods (e.g. 3D CAD)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Hardware Development Engineers should have strong analytic and problem-solving skills

- Previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 122,600.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Francisco - 122,600.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, BOSTON - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, N.Reading - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, North Reading - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, WESTBOROUGH - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Westboro - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Westborough - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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