Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile devices like the Kindle family of products. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. Since then, we have worked to produce best-selling e-readers and tablets, as well as new inventions like Fire TV and the category-defining Echo.

Key job responsibilities

• Conceive, design and develop innovative hardware and controls architectures for new products.
• Serve as technical lead for system design, including development of 3D models/assemblies, control systems, sensor selection and/or electrical schematics.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes vendors, mechanical/software engineers to develop cutting-edge technology.
• Develop business case, application, and theory of operation for engineering systems and document for senior management.
• Drive product definition, development execution and testing. Identify and validate product risks and work with team to mitigate them.
• Specify testing to verify compliance with requirements. Interface with engineering managers, product management and/or program management to drive new product development programs from concept to commercialization.
• Engage with vendors and technology suppliers to evaluate and select technology applicable to program objectives.
• Be hands-on to bring online new product prototypes, conduct verification testing and performance validation.
• Provide up-to-date, accurate information to colleagues and management. Mentor and coach new engineers and interns.
• Support cost reduction and sustaining activities

About the team

Do you want to shape the future of Amazon Devices? Come and join us! We are looking for an intrepid problem-solver to dive into an ambiguous problem space and design and deliver innovative hardware solutions for new Amazon devices.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.