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Amazon Specialized 2025 Internship - Product Design Engineer, Integrity and Reliability in Sunnyvale, California
Description
Are you passionate about shaping the future of consumer electronics and ensuring their quality, reliability, and safety? Amazon Lab126, the inventive research and development company behind devices like Kindle, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo, is seeking several Product Design Engineer Interns to join our Product Integrity team.
As an intern, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work on a broad array of Ring products and potentially contribute to cutting-edge projects like Amazon's Smart Glasses initiative. Imagine being part of a team that's bringing technology and design together in unprecedented ways, developing brand new experiences that empower users as they engage with the physical world.
You'll work closely with our Product Design Engineering, Hardware Development, Reliability Engineering, and Lab Engineering teams, contributing to the entire product lifecycle from concept to mass production.
NOTE: We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if you don't meet all the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to helping you grow and develop your skills in product integrity and hardware development.
Key job responsibilities
• Assist in developing strategies and schedules for product design during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase and into mass production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on reliability testing and quality assurance
• Support the development of new test specifications and methodologies
• Conduct hands-on experiments on early designs to identify weaknesses and propose solutions
• Contribute to the design and performance of testing on proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Assist in analyzing designs and providing recommendations for future optimizations
• Support the team during various build stages (Proto, HVT, EVT, DVT, and PVT)
• Contribute to the development of smart wearable technology, like Echo Frames
A day in the life
Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in hardware engineering. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the winter. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.
Basic Qualifications
Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a strong foundation in engineering principles and their application to product design
Expected graduation date between October 2025 and December 2028
Experience with prototype design and testing
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks) and basic programming skills (e.g., MATLAB)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with failure analysis, reliability engineering, or quality assurance methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis)
Knowledge of advanced design principles including ANSI Y-14.5, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and Finite Element Analysis
Familiarity with electronics design (PCBA design, grounding, ESD schemes) and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, LabVIEW)
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Experience with mechanical engineering principles, including materials selection and thermal management
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $41.78/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $88.94/hr 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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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