Senior Electrical Engineer

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a senior electrical engineer to design robotic industrial automation from concept to production. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to create control panels and complex electrical systems, ensuring documentation and fabrication readiness.

The role requires a strong background in robotics or mechatronic systems, design verification, and experience in fast-paced environments similar to high-tech startups. Travel to sites and vendors is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing complex electrical products and equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to design new robotic industrial automation from concept to production, and improve and maintain existing product designs.
• Design of industrial control panels and complex electrical systems, including layouts, schematics, BOM, documentation for fabrication, coordination with build/procurement, certification/QC and field support.
• Write requirements and functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• Develop field support hardware diagnostics tools, documents, and training to resolve issues in high complexity FC system installations.
• Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations, as well as vendors to ensure a smooth production transition of design changes.
• Deep-dive drive electronics issues, optimize configurations, develop and execute tests to verify functionality.
• Travel to vendors, installation sites, and manufacturing partners to ensure high quality bar is maintained.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems integration

Design verification

Documentation

PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLM software

ECO process

Job description

Job ID: 10516074 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to design new robotic industrial automation from concept to production, and improve and maintain existing product designs.
• Design of industrial control panels and complex electrical systems, including: layouts, schematics, BOM, documentation for fabrication, coordination with build/procurement, certification/QC and field support.
• Write requirements and functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• Develop field support hardware diagnostics tools, documents, and training to resolve issues in high complexity FC system installations.
• Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations, as well as vendors to ensure a smooth production transition of design changes.
• Deep-dive drive electronics issues, optimize configurations, develop and execute tests to verify functionality.
• Travel to vendors, installation sites, and manufacturing partners to ensure high quality bar is maintained.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
• 6+ years of experience in the design of complex electrical products and equipment
• Established background in Robotics or Mechatronic Systems
• Configuration management PDM and PLM experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams of hardware and software engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Built and deployed robots to production environments
• Proficiency with Agile Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
• Significant experience with the hardware product development process.

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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Built and deployed robots to production environments
• Proficiency with Agile Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
• Significant experience with the hardware product development process.

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

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 .

USA, MA, N.Reading - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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