Sr. Mechanical Engineer

About the role

As an Amazon Robotics mechanical engineer, you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing/analyzing robots and/or camera/compute/machine vision modules, enjoys analytical problem solving, possesses practical knowledge of high volume manufacturing methods and is a role model for engineering best practices. This position reports directly to the Hardware Development Engineering Manager.

Key job responsibilities

• Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustaining
• Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
• Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Maternity and Parental Leave Options, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401(k) Plan.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
• BS in Mechanical, Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering (or similar field)
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
• Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Thorough understanding of technical principals, theories and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to product design
• Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and customer focused
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
• Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
• Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
• Desire and energy to work in a fast-paced agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
• Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
• Experience in actuation and motor development
• Experience in robotic development
• Experience in electro/mechanical/optical integration
• Experience with sensing and compute technologies
• Experience with sensor modalities (time-of-flight, stereo, RGB, mmWave radar, LiDAR)
• Experience designing, developing and certifying safety rated systems
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Proficiency with Matlab
• Experience with Zemax or similar analytical tools
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
• Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP standards
• Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO's
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams

Pay

• USA, MA, North Reading: 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Westboro: 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually