Mechanical Engineer, Mobile Robotics

Socket.dev; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative hardware designs for robotic systems and optimize performance from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with design, prototyping, testing, and rapid iteration, along with strong collaboration skills to work across operations, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience in robotics or related fields.
• Experience interpreting requirements into hardware designs.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware designs from concept to production for robotic systems.
• Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and QA.
• Write specs, test plans, and validation procedures.
• Lead design verification and cross-functional automation of experiments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

System analysis

Technical communication

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

PLM software

ECO documentation

Job description

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA?Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answeryes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are asmart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to applyleading edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challengesthat will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet.We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will giveyou the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding,fulfilling and fun.

Job Overview

As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer you will developinnovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improveexisting hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. Theideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoysanalytical 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 conceptto production including specification, design, prototyping, validation andtesting
• Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Qualityorganizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch andsustaining
• Writing requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans,and functional test procedures
• Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle tograve ownership
• Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problemswith fluid requirements.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors and integrators to deliveran automation solution
• Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional automation ofexperiments

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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 jobstatus such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generallyapply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes youexactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people withunique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about thisrole and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering orequivalent experience
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for partdesign, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
• Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Thorough understanding of principals, theories and concepts in mechanicalengineering and ability to apply them to product design
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
• Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meetmilestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs forhardware systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
• Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products andequipment
• 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 IP54
• Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existingproducts
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams
• Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for ourcustomers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation oradjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for theinterview or onboarding process, please visithttps://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for moreinformation. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, pleasecontact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon packagewill include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Finalcompensation will be determined based on factors including experience,qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefitsincluding health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental HealthSupport, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and SurrogacyReimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, MA, North Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually