Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Prototyping Production

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and scale mechanical systems for robotic platforms. You will own mechanism design, integrate sensors and actuators, and drive concepts from prototype to mass production.

Collaborate with electrical and software teams, support production partnerships globally, and ensure high-quality, reliable hardware with thorough documentation and testing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape, NX, Catia, etc).
• Strong knowledge of prototyping and mechanism design.
• Experience with mechatronics, including sensors, actuators, and motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototypes and refine designs for robotic mechanisms and subsystems.
• Create and optimize precision mechanical systems, including linkages, joints, and actuation systems.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Partner with in-house designers to meet product aesthetic and cosmetic requirements.
• Design parts for machining, casting, 3D printing, and other manufacturing processes.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers worldwide to source components, manage production timelines, and maintain quality standards.
• Perform life-cycle testing, quality assurance, and failure analysis to validate designs and ensure product reliability.
• Oversee the transition of designs from prototype to mass production, including working directly with manufacturing partners globally.
• Maintain detailed design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, and test data.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanism design

Mechatronics

Sensors & actuators

Prototyping

Education

Master's degree (EE/CE)

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

NX

Catia

Job description

Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and scale mechanical systems for robotic platforms. You will own mechanism design, integrate sensors and actuators, and drive concepts from prototype to mass production.

Collaborate with electrical and software teams, support production partnerships globally, and ensure high-quality, reliable hardware with thorough documentation and testing.