Hardware Development Engineer, Functional Safety
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $117,300 to $160,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in N.reading, MA
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- LocationN.reading, MA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to define and design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. This candidate should be motivated to adapt well-tried design and safety principles and industrial safety standards into a new and emerging industry. The preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience developing embedded control systems, experience with machine safety and/or functional safety standards, and possess excellent communication skills.
Key job responsibilities
- Guiding the design of controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment for use in a functionally safe product.
- Performing hazard and risk assessments, and safety analyses of robotics and industrial automation equipment
- Writing or reviewing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and verification and validation plans.
- Applying IEC industrial standards for the development lifecycle of a robotic control system, and coaching developers on processes to apply during this phase.
- Collaboratively participating in interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototype, test, validation, and certification.
- Writing or reviewing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
- Analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics
- Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems can be manufactured, deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification
- Ensuring control systems comply to machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems
- Experience with safety programs from concept through certification/regulatory process
- Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.
- Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (Functional Safety, Military, Medical, Automotive, Robotics) applying standards to design and work products.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
- Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
- Experience identifying and resolving complex issues
- Experience with electronics systems including microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs
- Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MA, N.Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Hardware Development Engineer, Functional Safety (this listing) | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer, OneMHS | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Production Liaison Engineer, Prime Air, Structures and Payload | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Battery/Charging Engineer, Prime Air Drone Fleet & Production | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Robotics Electrical Engineer, Velocity | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Manufacturing Services | $117,300 - $160,000 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-06-29
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USA, MA, N.Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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