Manager, Mechatronics Engineering Amazon Robotics | Hardware Development Engineering
Amazon · North Reading, MA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key job responsibilities
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Recruiting, developing, and retaining great people across mechanical and mechatronics engineering disciplines; continually raising the bar
- Managing and mentoring a team of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineers, fostering cradle-to-grave ownership and engineering rigor
- Developing and reporting performance metrics for the engineering team to peers and executives
- Cultivating role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cross-functional collaboration
- Product Delivery & Program Management
- Owning the delivery of mechanical and mechatronic products to market on time, in budget, and at targeted performance
- Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
- Guiding interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing
- Interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production
- Technical Oversight
- Overseeing the design and integration of holistic electromechanical hardware solutions for complex, ambiguous problems with evolving requirements
- Directing the creation of detailed design specifications, 3D models, and schematics for mechatronic and robotic systems
- Ensuring development and debugging of embedded systems, sensors, and automation controllers for reliable system performance
- Overseeing simulation, evaluation, testing, and validation of robotic and electromechanical systems against performance and safety standards
- Driving root cause analysis on system failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime
- Ensuring functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures are written to maintain engineering rigor
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations
- Maintaining a high level of communication with cross-functional teams and partners
- Collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining
- Managing vendor relationships, component procurement, and supply chain integration to support production timelines
- Evaluating and identifying improvements to overall design processes
- Driving continuous improvement and design for manufacturability across high-volume production environments
- Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
- 10 years or more of experience in mechanical design with at least 3+ years of management experience
- Experience in the design of rotary actuation and related components (BLDC motors, bearings, grease, gears, etc)
- Familiar with industry standard CAD & FEA design tools and industry trends
- Ability to manage process driven development mentality while also balancing time to market
- Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills
- Experience in engineering team management across mechanical and/or mechatronics disciplines
- Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electromechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
- SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, and complex configuration management
- Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
- Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Solid understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to product design
- Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
- Experience evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
- Experience developing products for large volume production
- Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience in robotic development and electromechanical system integration
- Experience in actuation, motor development, and fundamentals of actuator design including gear train, linkage, and transmission systems
- Experience with sensor selection, integration, and calibration in robotic systems
- Familiarity with machine vision hardware including camera modules, compute, platforms, and optical system integration
- Experience designing, developing, and certifying safety-rated systems
- Experience with Design for Reliability including DFMEA, PFMEA, and reliability testing methodologies
- Experience designing and debugging tooled components (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp)
- Experience with thermal management and heat dissipation design for electromechanical systems
- Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors, and PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP standards
- Understanding of control systems fundamentals including servo tuning, PID control, and motion profiling
- Knowledge of SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
- Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis, simulation, and rapid prototyping
- Experience with rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machining
- Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ECOs
- Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.