Senior Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics

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

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop and optimize hardware for next‑gen robotic solutions at scale. You will design electro‑mechanical systems, mentor prototyping efforts, and ensure robust performance from concept through production.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver reliable automation solutions and scalable hardware for Amazon's dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience leading the mechanical detailed design of electro‑mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience crafting proof‑of‑concept models and prototypes.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD; strong part design skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Execute product designs from concept to production, including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing.
• Own the detailed design and performance of a robotics design.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and vendors to ensure smooth launches.
• Write functional specs, design verification plans, and test procedures.
• Apply cradle-to-grave ownership and rigorous engineering analysis.
• Design holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with evolving requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical systems

Prototyping

CAD SolidWorks

Design verification

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Ansys

PLM software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics

ID lavoro: 3150495 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Industrial Robotics 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 an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will develop innovative and complex hardware systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom robotics systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex electro‑mechanical systems.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Owner of the detailed design and performance of a robotics design
• Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch
• Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Exhibit role model behaviors of mechanical engineering best practices, thorough and predictive engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
• Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies

Experience leading the mechanical detailed design of electro‑mechanical systems

Hands on experience crafting proof‑of‑concept models and prototypes

Thorough understanding and use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design

Organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams

Experience communicating concepts to leadership and writing technical documents

Experience working in a fast‑paced agile environment

Experience with full lifecycle development

Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

Experience with the project management of technical projects

Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

Experience launching a product at scale

Demonstrated experience collaborating with Electrical and Controls engineers

Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y‑14.5

Experience designing and debugging tooled (sheetmetal, cast, injection molded, etc) components

Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s

Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys Finite Element Analysis tools

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.

Qualifiche Preferenziali

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Experience launching a product at scale
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Electrical and Controls engineers
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y‑14.5
• Experience designing and debugging tooled (sheetmetal, cast, injection molded, etc) components
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys Finite Element Analysis tools

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.

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