Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Mobile Robotics
Job Overview
As an Amazon Robotics Senior 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 is has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoys analytical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly and rapid prototyping.
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 requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
Exhibiting 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
Partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors and integrators to deliver an automation solution
Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional automation of experiments
About The Team
We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
8+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience communicating technical concepts and processes using clear, simple language and visuals
Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility tradeoffs
Experience building prototypes to advance design thinking and the final product experience
SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
Thorough understanding of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
Experience in a highly agile environment
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
Experience with DFX (designing for excellence)