Manager, Mechatronics Engineering Amazon Robotics | Hardware Development Engineering

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Mechatronics Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers responsible for actuation solutions and robotic systems.

You will own the full lifecycle from concept to production readiness, partnering with controls, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated hardware across fulfillment scale. Strong hands-on leadership and DFx experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical design with 3+ years in management.
• Experience in rotary actuation and related components (BLDC motors, gears).
• Experience with design for manufacturability and high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across mechanical and mechatronics engineering disciplines.
• Deliver mechanical and mechatronic products to market on time and within budget.
• Oversee design, modeling, prototyping, validation, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated systems.

Skills

DFx processes

Project management

Team leadership

CAD design

Systems integration

Actuation design

Robotics hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/mechatronics

Master's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Manager, Mechatronics Engineering Amazon Robotics | Hardware Development Engineering

Job ID: 10462457 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Mechatronics Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of Mechatronics Engineers and Mechanical Engineers dedicated to designing, developing, and testing actuation solutions and next-generation robotic systems.

In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of actuation and robotic hardware development—guiding your team as they create detailed design specifications and models, conduct simulations, and rigorously test and validate systems from concept through production readiness and scaled deployment.

You will serve as a technical people leader, setting the standard for engineering excellence while fostering collaboration and high performance across mechanical and mechatronics disciplines. A critical part of your responsibility will be partnering closely with controls, electrical, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated actuation and robotic solutions that meet the demands of Amazon's robotics platforms operating at unprecedented scale across hundreds of fulfillment sites worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience managing a diverse team focused on rotary actuation hardware design, electromechanical system integration, and robotic platform development, combined with practical knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods and design‑for manufacturability principles. You communicate clearly and persuasively, thrive on solving complex technical problems, and collaborate naturally across organizational boundaries.

Above all, you are a role model—someone who leads by example, raises the bar for those around you, and is energized by the challenge of turning innovative ideas into reliable, scalable hardware.

Key job responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Recruiting, developing, and retaining great people across mechanical and mechatronics engineering disciplines; continually raising the bar
• Managing and mentoring a team of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineers, fostering cradle-to-grave ownership and engineering rigor
• Developing and reporting performance metrics for the engineering team to peers and executives
• Cultivating role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cross-functional collaboration

Product Delivery & Program Management

• Owning the delivery of mechanical and mechatronic products to market on time, in budget, and at targeted performance
• Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
• Guiding interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing
• Interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production

Technical Oversight

• Overseeing the design and integration of holistic electromechanical hardware solutions for complex, ambiguous problems with evolving requirements
• Directing the creation of detailed design specifications, 3D models, and schematics for mechatronic and robotic systems
• Ensuring development and debugging of embedded systems, sensors, and automation controllers for reliable system performance
• Overseeing simulation, evaluation, testing, and validation of robotic and electromechanical systems against performance and safety standards
• Driving root cause analysis on system failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime
• Ensuring functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures are written to maintain engineering rigor

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations

• Maintaining a high level of communication with cross-functional teams and partners
• Collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining
• Managing vendor relationships, component procurement, and supply chain integration to support production timelines
• Evaluating and identifying improvements to overall design processes
• Driving continuous improvement and design for manufacturability across high-volume production environments

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. 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:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
• 10 years or more of experience in mechanical design with at least 3+ years of management experience
• Experience in the design of rotary actuation and related components (BLDC motors, bearings, grease, gears, etc)
• Familiar with industry standard CAD & FEA design tools and industry trends
• Ability to manage process driven development mentality while also balancing time to market
• Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills
• Experience in engineering team management across mechanical and/or mechatronics disciplines
• Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electromechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, and complex configuration management
• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Thorough understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in hardware
• development and ability to apply them to product design
• Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet
• milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing products for large volume production
• Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience in robotic development and electromechanical system integration
• Experience in actuation, motor development, and fundamentals of actuator design including gear train, linkage, and transmission systems
• Experience with sensor selection, integration, and calibration in robotic systems
• Familiarity with machine vision hardware including camera modules, compute, platforms, and optical system integration
• Experience designing, developing, and certifying safety-rated systems
• Experience with Design for Reliability including DFMEA, PFMEA, and reliability testing methodologies
• Experience designing and debugging tooled components (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp)
• Experience with thermal management and heat dissipation design for electromechanical systems
• Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors, and PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP standards
• Understanding of control systems fundamentals