DescriptionBlink is at the forefront of the consumer camera based home security market. To continue this winning streak, we are seeking a mechanical engineer to join our Hardware Team. Come help us to design the next generations of Blink products that will drive our continued growth and delight our customers.For this job you will:Help us design consumer electronic products for the DIY home security camera marketWork closely with the Industrial Design and EE teams to create the innovative solutions which let us build cost effective, high volume devicesInterface with our partners and vendors from the early design phase to design in manufacturability and drive costs in the right directionKey job responsibilitiesDesign consumer electronic products, owning medium sized designs completely and working collaboratively on larger programsDesign and integrate custom injection molded, stamped metal and off the shelf electro-mechanical components where appropriateParticipate in and drive improving processes and methods to enhance productivity of the entire teamIdentify and investigate rapid prototype and production technologiesPrototype and test solutions for product features or advanced developmentDesign and validate components and systems that deliver an exceptional user experienceSelect materials and component technologies appropriate to program function and cost objectivesFailure analysis and mitigating solution validationOperate as both a leader and team member in accomplishing group goalsA day in the lifeIn this role you will work closely with Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Electronic and manufacturing engineers to create innovative designs and solutions for cost effective, high volume devices. Collaborate with partners and vendors from early design to production ramp, using rapid prototyping systems to prove out concepts before working with manufacturers to tool for mass production. Show your expertise and inventiveness in mechanical systems design, combining the results with output from the electronics and SW teams. Select the right materials and components to bring your designs to life and apply your capabilities towards tackling challenges throughout the product life-cycle.About the teamThe Blink HW Dev team is responsible from concept to mass production for all hardware aspects of the devices that are sold under the Blink brand. We work closely with product marketing and program management to ensure that the final design is up to our high standards.The team is made up of talented ME's, EE's and engineering support personnel, all dedicated to getting things done right, done fast and done economically.Basic Qualifications4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experienceExperience with prototyping and implementationPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis toolsExperience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volumeAmazon 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
