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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Amazon

Location

North Reading, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/7/2026

Compensation

$137,300 - $185,700 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will develop innovative hardware designs for robotic systems and enhance existing hardware to optimize performance. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to take product designs from concept to production, ensuring a smooth launch and sustaining process. The role requires strong analytical problem-solving skills and practical knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods. You will also be responsible for writing functional specifications and design verification plans.

Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical, Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering or a similar field
  • Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
  • SolidWorks or similar CAD experience with an understanding of best practices for part design
  • Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
  • Thorough understanding of technical principles in hardware development
  • Extensive system design experience interfacing with electro-mechanical subsystems
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
  • Experience with the full product lifecycle and proficiency in completing tasks to meet milestones
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or equivalent
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production
  • Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to ensure a smooth product launch
  • Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
  • Exhibit thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
  • Design and adapt holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
  • Lead product enhancements that improve the performance of existing products

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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