Lab Engineer II

Socket.dev; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Lab Engineer II to operate and maintain test environments for cutting-edge robotics development. You will repair hardware, manage test fixtures, and mentor new technicians as the team grows.

The role offers opportunities to advance into a lab manager position while expanding your expertise in hardware and software test activities. You will work closely with hardware and software test engineers to keep verification on track, helping scale lab operations across multiple spaces

Qualifications

• Experience in managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies.
• Degree in STEM or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, fixtures, and lab equipment to ensure high availability and uptime for prototype development and verification.
• Perform robot repairs and hardware rework to maintain test readiness, diagnosing root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Build, test, analyze, and validate robotic prototypes and subsystems using motion capture systems, test fixtures, and standard lab instrumentation.
• Deliver high-quality engineering artifacts including test reports, work instructions, and lessons-learned documents that support team knowledge and reproducibility.
• Assess lab operations proactively, identify process improvements, and lead initiatives to simplify workflows as new lab spaces come online.

Skills

Lab resources management

Robotics testing

Hardware troubleshooting

Python/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OptiTrack

Vicon

Python

C++

Job description

Amazon's is building next-generation robotics systems for multi-purpose use, and we need hands-on lab engineers to own and operate the test environments that prove these robots are ready for production. With multiple new test labs coming online in the months ahead, this is a chance to join a growing System Verification and Validation team at a pivotal moment and directly shape how we build, test, and scale our robotics prototypes.

As a Lab Engineer II, you will operate and maintain test fixtures, lab equipment, and motion capture systems while also performing robot repairs to keep test uptime high. As the team grows, you will have the opportunity to mentor new technicians and associates, and potentially step into a lab manager role. If you are energized by working with robotics and automation hardware, solving hands‑on problems, and helping a small team grow, we want to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, fixtures, and lab equipment to ensure high availability and uptime for prototype development and verification and validation efforts.
• Perform robot repairs and hardware rework to maintain test readiness, diagnosing root causes and implementing corrective actions efficiently.
• Build, test, analyze, and validate robotic prototypes and subsystems using tools such as motion capture systems, test fixtures, and standard lab instrumentation.
• Deliver high-quality engineering artifacts including test reports, work instructions, and lessons‑learned documents that support team knowledge and reproducibility.
• Assess lab operations proactively, identify process improvements, and lead initiatives that simplify workflows and remove bottlenecks as new lab spaces come online.

A day in the life

You might start your morning running a motion capture session to validate robot movement, then pivot to repairing a prototype that failed during an overnight test run. After documenting your findings and updating test records, you could spend the afternoon setting up a newly delivered test fixture and calibrating equipment in one of our expanding lab spaces. You will partner closely with hardware and software test engineers to keep verification activities on track, and as the lab team scales you will help onboard and guide new team members.

About the team

We are a small, collaborative group of hardware and software test engineers, and these Lab Engineer II roles will be the first dedicated lab engineering positions on the team. Our mission is to validate robotic systems across multiple dimensions of performance and reliability as we scale from prototype to production. As we expand, there is a clear path to take on mentorship and leadership responsibilities. If you want to help build a lab organization from the ground up and leave your mark on the next generation of Amazon robotics, this is the team to join.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies
• Bachelor's degree or above in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), or Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a technical lab, robotics, electro‑mechanical, or automation environment operating, testing, and maintaining equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and maintaining electro‑mechanical systems, control systems (e.g., PLC, I/O), or lab equipment
• Experience completing hardware rework and repair, prototype fabrication, and/or component testing
• Experience managing lab operations such as materials stocking, test fixture assembly/maintenance, and station PC/webcam systems
• Experience interpreting engineering documentation, including CAD, drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures, and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Experience safely operating lab equipment following defined safety protocols (e.g., interlocks, lockout/safety devices)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting optical motion capture systems (e.g., OptiTrack, Vicon, or similar platforms), including calibration, rigid body/skeleton setup, and data collection through post-processing
• Experience integrating and streaming data from third‑party devices (e.g., force plates) within a motion capture environment
• Experience executing robotic tests across both hardware and software aspects, including operation of gantry control and tracking systems
• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, evaluate alternatives and develop processes and tools as needed to support the organization
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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