Senior Robotics Actuator Engineer

Amazon Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead actuator design for our robotic systems. You will design, prototype, test, and scale actuator solutions across the full development lifecycle, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with electrical and software teams, work with global suppliers, and help shape future robots with tight integration of hardware, control systems, and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection, design, and integration of robotic actuators.
• Create and optimize precision mechanical systems, including linkages, joints, and actuation systems.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate sensors, drive electronics, and control systems.
• Define actuator requirements around torque density, bandwidth, efficiency, thermal performance, back drivability, inertia, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Develop test infrastructure and expertise for measuring performance and reliability.
• 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.

Job description

Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead actuator design for our robotic systems. You will design, prototype, test, and scale actuator solutions across the full development lifecycle, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with electrical and software teams, work with global suppliers, and help shape future robots with tight integration of hardware, control systems, and thermal management.