Mechanical Engineer II, RDPI
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 Westboro, MA
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- LocationWestboro, MA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (25 min ago) · observed since
About this job
The Mechanical Engineer designs automated packaging platforms and supporting systems to enable faster and more efficient delivery to Amazon's customers.
The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer is to provide technical ownership and refinement of the packaging platforms and automation systems. Working with the Electrical and Controls teams, the Mechanical Engineer will execute the design and manufacturing of Amazon's in-house packaging machinery and automation.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to design and execute packaging machinery and automation projects
- Collaborate in the mechanical design work-streams, including modeling, load/bearing calculations, and 3D/2D design
- Ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for manufacturing
- Support safety certification of projects/platforms
- Participate in meetings to optimize for customer experience, supply chain, and sustainability
About the team
Our Hardware Development Engineering team operates in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment working alongside software engineers, controls engineers, data scientists, reliability engineers, and operations teams. We focus on the design, prototyping, and development of packaging automation systems — from early concept through production-ready integrated systems — ensuring they meet customer experience, safety, regulatory, and business requirements before deployment. Our work spans the entire product development lifecycle — from concept generation and design down-selection through continuous improvement of deployed systems across hundreds of fulfillment centers in North America and Europe. What sets our team apart is our hands-on approach to solving complex technical challenges. We design and build custom mechanisms, develop novel automation solutions, create robust mechanical and electromechanical systems, and work directly in lab environments and fulfillment centers to bring our designs from prototype to production at scale. Our contributions directly impact Amazon's sustainability goals, operational efficiency, and the customer experience for millions of packages shipped daily.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- BA in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
- 4+ years packaging machinery development experience
- Proven experience in advanced motion control platforms including but not limited to linear drives, high axis count servo platforms, and robotics
- Proficiency in 3D design and simulation software
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- 4+ years packaging machinery design experience
- Knowledge of packaging machinery safety standards
- Operations and packaging materials/supply chain experience
- Advanced simulation and controls programming expertise
- Knowledge of the patent processes
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, Westboro - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
How this pay compares
Base floor $117,300, above 26% of the 420 Engineering (non-software) roles in Massachusetts on this site; the other 74% list the same floor or a higher one. The employer's range is $42,700 wide, 36% of the floor. Observed open for 5 days so far (since Nov 3, 2026).
Pay in context
Among 420 Engineering (non-software) roles in Massachusetts listed on this site, the median base floor is $131,285 and the middle half runs from $116,370 to $150,000. This role's floor ($117,300) is above 26% of them; 10 others list the same floor.
Base floors of 420 Engineering (non-software) roles in Massachusetts
Table
| Floor band | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 36.7% | 154 |
| $125K to $150K | 37.6% | 158 |
| $150K to $175K | 15.2% | 64 |
| $175K to $200K | 6.4% | 27 |
| $200K to $225K | 3.6% | 15 |
| $225K to $250K | 0.5% | 2 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Base floor distribution of the cohort
- Formula
- count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
- Denominator
- 420 open postings with this job family in Massachusetts
- Sample size
- 420
- Hidden when
- the cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
State against nationwide
Median base floor in Massachusetts vs nationwide
Table
| Value | postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (non-software), Massachusetts | $131,285 | 420 |
| Engineering (non-software), all states | $136K | 8,142 |
| This job's base floor (marked) | $117,300 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Median floor, state vs nationwide
- Formula
- median published base floor of each cohort
- Denominator
- open postings of this job family
- Sample size
- 420 in Massachusetts; 8142 nationwide
- Hidden when
- either cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
How Amazon pays
3,512 of Amazon's 4,075 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 531 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $131,500 to $159,300.
Base floors of Amazon's 4,075 live roles
Table
| Floor band | Share | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 17.5% | 714 |
| $125K to $150K | 46.3% | 1,886 |
| $150K to $175K | 22.5% | 918 |
| $175K to $200K | 11.4% | 466 |
| $200K to $225K | 1.8% | 74 |
| $225K to $250K | 0.2% | 7 |
| $250K to $275K | 0.2% | 9 |
| $275K and up | <0.1% | 1 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Employer base floor distribution
- Formula
- count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
- Denominator
- 4,075 open public roles at this employer
- Sample size
- 4075
- Hidden when
- this employer has fewer than 5 roles
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- current
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Similar pay elsewhere
Other employers' Engineering (non-software) roles in Massachusetts with the nearest published base floor to $117,300, one per employer.
- Staff Hardware Test Engineer Boston Dynamics · base floor $117,000
- Environmental Test Engineer Anduril Industries · base floor $117,000
- Senior System Applications Engineer - RF Analog Devices · base floor $116,960
- Senior Process Engineer Axcelis · base floor $117,768
- Project Engineer, Gas Policy & Compliance Eversource Energy · base floor $116,370
This listingMechanical Engineer II, RDPI$117,300 to $160,000
Support Engr III AMZ23032.3$114,899 to $130,700
Supply Chain Mgr II - AMZ27595.1$114,608 to $128,600
Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning$115,400 to $160,000
Sr. Forecasting Manager, Amazon Customer Service$115,400 to $160,000
Sr. Supply Chain Manager, AMZL Topology Planning$115,400 to $160,000
Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Emerging Countries Last Mile Topology Planning$115,400 to $160,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer II, RDPI (this listing) | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Support Engr III AMZ23032.3 | $114,899 - $130,700 |
| Supply Chain Mgr II - AMZ27595.1 | $114,608 - $128,600 |
| Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning | $115,400 - $160,000 |
| Sr. Forecasting Manager, Amazon Customer Service | $115,400 - $160,000 |
| Sr. Supply Chain Manager, AMZL Topology Planning | $115,400 - $160,000 |
| Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Emerging Countries Last Mile Topology Planning | $115,400 - $160,000 |
Observed changes
No changes to the pay or listing since we first observed this role on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago).
- First observed on the employer's board, already publishing a qualifying base salary
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-05-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, MA, Westboro
USA, MA, Westboro - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The pay passage appears in the employer's own job text. Fixed, deterministic rules located it, and the passage below was checked against the stored copy of the posting.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.