Senior Mechanical Engineer, RDPI

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer designs automated packaging, sortation, and labeling platforms to enable faster and more efficient delivery to Amazon's customers. The primary role involves providing technical ownership and refinement of the packaging, sortation, and labeling automation systems. This includes working with the Electrical and Controls teams to execute the design and manufacturing of Amazon's in-house packaging machinery and automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to design and execute packaging machinery and automation projects
• Lead the mechanical design workstreams encompassing the core system evolution, structural member design including the modular frame, safety/guarding, and incorporation ancillary systems at the project / platform level while ensuring the technical, cost and timeline objectives are achieved
• Deliver engineering workstreams including drive system modeling, load and bearing calculations, static and dynamic torque simulations and analysis, 3D and 2D model design including the mechanical BOM generation
• Execute the detailed design evolution of modules and subsystems for material specifications, geographic requirements and continuous improvement goals aligned with MSP's platform and project level initiatives
• Partner with the Electrical Engineering, ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for electrical schematics, BOM, I/O's and subsystem programs
• Serve as a team subject matter expert for PLM processes within Teamcenter, contributing to the definition and continuous improvement of engineering workflows including design release, change management, and BOM management
• Partner with cross-functional teams to influence and standardize engineering processes across the broader organization, ensuring consistency and traceability from concept through production

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of design experience for industrial automation
• Proficiency in 3D design and simulation software including but not limited to Ansys, Creo, Catia, Solidworks
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems; experience contributing to engineering process definition and standardization
• GD&T and manufacturing process knowledge
• Understanding of packaging machinery safety standards
• Operations experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced simulation expertise

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.