Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Description

Alexa Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

About the Role

The Regulatory Compliance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring Amazon's industrial machinery, with a focus on industrial robot systems, meets all regulatory and safety requirements. This includes collaborating with third-party test agencies, leading certification processes, and working cross-functionally with Compliance, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Determine applicable regulations, standards, and safety requirements for new industrial machinery with emphasis on industrial robot systems
• Ensure Amazon products are safe, compliant, operationally effective, and cost-effective
• Serve as compliance subject matter expert, educating product teams on regulatory requirements to guide compliant design development
• Collaborate with third-party test agencies to test and validate Amazon products, supporting testing from hardware and software perspectives
• Lead certification of Amazon's products, working cross-functionally with Compliance, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Partner with Amazon suppliers to communicate regulatory requirements and verify compliance of third-party products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
• 6+ years of compliance experience fielding industrial robot systems (or equivalent)
• Experience interacting with customers, regulatory agencies, and test laboratories
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers with NRTL factory inspections
• Experience supporting engineering change control processes (Agile)
• Experience evaluating compliance of third-party products
• Knowledge of EMC regulations pertaining to FCC, Industry Canada, EN 61000-6-x, etc.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to multitask in a high-energy environment
• Experience with standards, regulations, and EU directives related to machinery safety, functional safety, product safety, and risk assessments (e.g., ISO 10218-2, UL 1740, UL 508, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849-1, NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, and ISO 12100), GDPR/CCPA/BIPA privacy regulations, FDA Food Code, and FAA regulations
• Experience with standards development organizations (e.g., ISO, IEC, RIA, ANSI, UL, etc.)

Skills

• Understanding of regulatory compliance schemes and processes required to specify, test, qualify, document, and maintain certifications in Machine Safety (ideally with experience in industrial robot systems)
• Product Safety
• Food Safety
• EMC
• Wireless compliance for domestic and international markets
• Exposure to Functional Safety

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

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.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

Schedule

Full-time position