Senior Systems Engineer, Hardware Validation, AMZL Engineering and Innovation

Amazon • Bellevue, WA

9h

About The Position

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is changing the way we interact with customers around
the globe every single day and solving some of the biggest logistical challenges
facing not just Amazon, but the entire industry.

In order to meet the needs of millions of customers worldwide in an environment
where speed is of the essence, we are consistently looking for the next
breakthrough or innovation which will disrupt the delivery business and enable a
step change in the way millions of customers get their orders.

If the notion of leading engineering projects amongst the world’s brightest
talent to full potential excites you; if the idea of using ground-breaking
technologies to develop last mile logistics systems in the multi-national
juggernaut that is Amazon has your attention, then keep reading.

Are you an innovative leader that wants to design the next generation of
world-class equipment for delivery stations? Do you want a high level of
ownership in solving complex problems? If so, we have the job for you!

The WW Equipment Engineering Innovation team is searching for a
solutions-oriented Hardware Validation & Systems Engineer to establish and lead
the testing, validation, and reliability foundations for current and
next-generation delivery station equipment. This is a unique opportunity at a
critical juncture in Amazon’s growth to define how hardware is validated at
scale, work closely with global suppliers to raise design and manufacturing
capability, and drive internal and external quality and risk-reduction
mechanisms.

This role is validation-led but intentionally broad in scope. In addition to
owning test strategy and execution, you will contribute to equipment
development, supplier readiness, quality investigations, and systems-level
engineering decisions as foundational processes are built across the
organization.

To be successful in this role, you will need to influence and work with senior
leaders across multiple organizations and geographies. You will partner closely
with Worldwide (WW) Engineering and Design, WW Tech SMEs, Last Mile Delivery,
Operations, and external suppliers to innovate at scale and enable safe,
reliable equipment deployment across the AMZL network.

You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a
fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team operates across medium- and
long-term horizons, driving incremental and step-change innovation in equipment,
standards, and engineering processes. You will be challenged, you will learn,
and you will work on high-impact, high-visibility programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Experienced with end-to-end ownership of major project deliverables
• NPI experience working with cross functional stakeholders, Design, Operations, Process, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and external vendors/ suppliers/CMs following one of the following methodologies: NPI, NPD, Systems Engineering, V-Frame, PPAP, FAIR
• experience reviewing and interpreting supplier validation plans and results (e.g., fatigue, lifecycle, vibration), and connecting test outcomes to quality, risk, and release decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Experience with design & innovation and research & development
• Experience building validation systems, test standards, or reliability frameworks from scratch.
• Comfort working on 0-1 products with developing supply chains and new vendors.
• Experience working with JDM, OEMs, CM and overseas partners to develop products.
• Experience contributing beyond testing to early-stage product definition, supplier readiness, design reviews, quality investigations or sustaining engineering activities.
• Experience with industrial, warehouse, or high-volume mechanical equipment.
• Experience in the following manufacturing fabrication: metal forming, plastic molding, welding, stamping, extrusion, fabric stitching, and general assembly, testing, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Act as the WW technical owner for hardware validation and reliability strategy for delivery station equipment, including taking a leading role in equipment testing and validation.
• Apply systems thinking and risk-based methodologies (e.g., FMEA-driven validation) to assess hardware reliability, failure modes, and design tradeoffs across the full product lifecycle.
• Define and standardize mechanical test methodologies (fatigue, lifecycle, load, vibration, misuse, environmental) aligned to real-world operational conditions.
• Translate operational usage and risk into effective lab, pilot, and field validation plans, including accelerated and destructive testing.
• Review, approve, and technically challenge supplier-generated test plans, validation reports, and reliability data.
• Lead and govern external test vendors performing validation on behalf of Amazon.
• Define validation metrics, acceptance criteria, and documentation standards for NPI and sustaining programs.
• Act as a validation and risk expert in design, architecture, and supplier readiness reviews.
• Build structured plans to take equipment from concept through assessment, pilot, validation, and global expansion.
• Support failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities as needed.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, and Operations to close gaps between design intent, test results, and production reality.
• Create and maintain documentation such as validation standards, test plans, test reports, release criteria, and lessons learned repositories.
• Contribute to internal engineering process innovation, including building scalable validation systems and governance models.
• Up to 50% regional and WW travel depending on business needs.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level