Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
Mechanical Design Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, medical devices, and consumer electronics, from entry-level to principal and staff, with specializations in CAD modeling, tolerancing, and mechatronics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find JobsLooking for remote work? View remote mechanical design engineer jobs →Student or new grad? View mechanical design engineer internships →Overview
Showing 5 of 973+ Mechanical Design Engineer jobs
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Within Infrastructure Services and Data Center Engineering, the Electrical Products and Services team is developing resilient electrical distribution products and systems. Our designs are fundamentally changing the data center, providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of the AWS business and its millions of customers. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.
We're seeking a Senior Product Design Mechanical Engineer to own end to end product design and development of electrical power distribution equipment such as Low Voltage Switchgear and Power Distribution Cabinets. You will directly lead product design and development and be a part of the process from concept to implementation. You must be capable of defining equipment specifications and evaluating the merit of design changes. The ideal candidate brings experience working on end to end electro-mechanical product design and manufacturing.
This position requires approximately 30% travel to AWS offices, data centers, suppliers, vendors, and product validation sites. While most travel is domestic, some international travel may be required.
Open to hiring this position in Austin, Atlanta, Columbus, Northern Virginia or Seattle.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
- Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS data centers including LV and MV switchgear, power distribution cabinets and panels.
- Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
- Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products.
- Ability to provide support for manufacturing activities for the new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
- 10+ years leading new product design, development, testing and manufacturing support of electronic components.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
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.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Within Infrastructure Services and Data Center Engineering, the Electrical Products and Services team is developing resilient electrical distribution products and systems. Our designs are fundamentally changing the data center, providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of the AWS business and its millions of customers. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.
We're seeking a Senior Product Design Mechanical Engineer to own end to end product design and development of electrical power distribution equipment such as Low Voltage Switchgear and Power Distribution Cabinets. You will directly lead product design and development and be a part of the process from concept to implementation. You must be capable of defining equipment specifications and evaluating the merit of design changes. The ideal candidate brings experience working on end to end electro-mechanical product design and manufacturing.
This position requires approximately 30% travel to AWS offices, data centers, suppliers, vendors, and product validation sites. While most travel is domestic, some international travel may be required.
Open to hiring this position in Austin, Atlanta, Columbus, Northern Virginia or Seattle.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
- Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS data centers including LV and MV switchgear, power distribution cabinets and panels.
- Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
- Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products.
- Ability to provide support for manufacturing activities for the new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
- 10+ years leading new product design, development, testing and manufacturing support of electronic components.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
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.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
Top Cities Hiring Mechanical Design Engineers
Explore mechanical design engineer openings in the cities hiring most right now.
See All 973+ Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsMechanical Design Engineer Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Tesla64
- Amazon26
- Honeywell Aerospace22H
- Blue Origin20
- KLA17
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing48
- Consulting & Professional Services24
- Electronics & Hardware22
- Technology & Software16
- Energy6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or NX
- Experience creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, or sheet metal fabrication
- Experience with PDM or PLM systems for drawing and revision control
- Knowledge of FEA tools or structural analysis methods for design validation
Tips for Your Mechanical Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each CAD platform
Recruiters filter for specific tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo before reading anything else. List each platform you've used, the version if relevant, and name the deliverables you produced, such as detailed drawings, assemblies, or PDM-managed part libraries.
Show GD&T fluency in concrete terms
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing proficiency is expected but rarely proven on a resume. Call out specific callouts you've applied, such as true position on bolt patterns or profile tolerances on mating surfaces, so hiring managers see working knowledge rather than a buzzword.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mechanical design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry depth
A mechanical design engineer background in medical devices carries different regulatory weight than one in consumer products. Filter openings by industry vertical and prioritize roles where your specific domain, whether FDA-regulated hardware or high-volume injection-molded parts, is named in the requirements.
Prepare a design review walkthrough for interviews
Most mechanical design engineer interviews include a portfolio review or whiteboard exercise. Practice explaining one project from concept sketch through first article inspection, covering the trade-offs you made on materials, tolerances, or manufacturing method and why you made them.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just base
Offers for mechanical design engineers often include patent bonuses, tool certification reimbursements, and professional society dues. Before accepting, ask for the full breakdown so you're comparing equivalent packages across competing offers.
Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mechanical design engineers?
The companies hiring the most mechanical design engineers right now include Tesla, Amazon, and Honeywell Aerospace, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturers, though industrial equipment and automotive suppliers also post consistently.
How many mechanical design engineer jobs are remote?
About 30% of mechanical design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than in software roles because hands-on lab work and hardware iteration often require on-site access. Sub-specializations focused on systems documentation, CAD modeling review, or design standards development tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a mechanical design engineer?
Most mechanical design engineers start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, then build proficiency in at least one major CAD platform during coursework or internships. From there, entry-level roles focused on detail drafting or component design build the hands-on experience needed to progress into lead design positions. Professional development through certifications in specific software or manufacturing disciplines accelerates advancement.
Can you get hired as a mechanical design engineer without much experience?
Yes, employers hire junior mechanical design engineers who can demonstrate practical CAD skills and a working understanding of manufacturing constraints, even without extensive professional history. A strong capstone project, personal build projects with documented drawings, or a co-op placement in a related engineering role can substitute for years of experience when your portfolio clearly shows you can produce release-quality drawings.
What does the mechanical design engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on CAD platforms and industry background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects and explain design decisions. Many employers include a take-home or whiteboard exercise asking you to sketch a concept, identify failure modes, or call out tolerances on a sample drawing. Final rounds often involve meeting the team lead and discussing cross-functional workflows with manufacturing or quality engineers.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your background, whether you're focused on aerospace assemblies, consumer hardware, or industrial equipment design, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
See All 973+ Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs