Robotics Lab Engineer II: Build, Test & Scale Prototypes

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Wilmington (MA)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago

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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.