As a Product Development Engineer at Amazon Lab126, you will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and quality of consumer electronic products. You will work in a dynamic team environment, focusing on system design, prototyping, and production processes. The role requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality products. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to team success through effective communication and collaboration.

• 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 such as I/O, Displays, and Batteries
• Demonstrated experience in designing products for consumer, enterprise, or industrial use
• Master's degree is preferred
• Experience in consumer electronics or technology sector
• Experience in product validation including Shock/Drop, cycle testing, and 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
• 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
• Expertise in AI and its utilization to increase productivity in engineering
• 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

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and systems integration 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.
• Conduct failure analysis and solution validation to solve complex 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 effectively.
• Demonstrate hands-on passion for work and a desire to take on new challenges.
• Support positive team interactions to achieve success within a highly skilled and experienced team.
• Integrate feedback and respond quickly to changing contexts and work environments.
• Contribute to the hiring process to build effective teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in good product design practices.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepare and deliver updates to management as necessary.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.