Senior Robotics Actuation Engineer – Rotary Systems

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

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Robotics Mechanical Engineer for Rotary Actuator Systems to own the design, development, and delivery of next generation rotary actuator systems for our robotic platforms.

You will shape actuation hardware at scale across hundreds of fulfillment sites worldwide, from concept through deployment. The role focuses on BLDC motor design, Strain Wave Gearing, and QDD architectures, with experience in high volume manufacturing, FEA, prototyping, and robust design for

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
• Experience mentoring or training the engineering community on complex technical issues
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network
• Experience writing and publishing technical documents or equivalent
• Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
• Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Thorough understanding of technical principals, theories and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to product design
• Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
• Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
• Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the machine design expert and authority for robotic rotary actuator programs, delivering quality documentation to meet product requirements
• Own electromagnetic and mechanical design of actuators that includes custom motors and gear boxes (may consist of Strain Wave Gearing or Quasi Direct Drive systems) including topology, permanent magnet selection, FEA and thermal modeling
• Drive the technical roadmap for next generation rotary actuator systems, executing architectural breakthroughs
• Steer electronics packaging, mechanical transmission design, ICDs, spec sheets and assembly sequences
• Own vendor interactions while embedding Design for Excellence fundamentals across manufacturability, reliability, testability and serviceability
• Write functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures ensuring engineering best practices
• Conduct simulation, evaluation, testing and validation of actuator and electromechanical systems against performance and safety standards
• Perform structural and bolted joint evaluations, preload calculations and fatigue life assessment
• Provide engineering guidance on brake integration, grease selection and environmental sealing
• Drive continuous improvement and design for manufacturability across high volume production environments
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining
• Mentor junior engineers and model thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

FEA

Python

MATLAB

Ansys

Job description

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Robotics Mechanical Engineer for Rotary Actuator Systems to own the design, development, and delivery of next generation rotary actuator systems for our robotic platforms.

You will shape actuation hardware at scale across hundreds of fulfillment sites worldwide, from concept through deployment. The role focuses on BLDC motor design, Strain Wave Gearing, and QDD architectures, with experience in high volume manufacturing, FEA, prototyping, and robust design for