Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of novel robotics hardware at scale. You will own mechanism architecture, electromechanical integration, and work with vendor teams to drive from prototype to production.

You will collaborate with electrical, firmware, and controls engineers, perform trade studies, lead CAD and FEA, and ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) while delivering safe, high‑quality automation solutions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and product development of complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD and large assemblies (SolidWorks, CREO, or equivalent).
• Experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Vendor/supplier management for precision machined or injection-molded components.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing with actuators, mechanisms, or robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Define mechanical requirements and allocate them to components; perform trade studies to select architectures.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and controls engineers on electromechanical integration, cable routing, and thermal management.
• Lead CAD design, tolerance stack-ups, FEA, and design reviews.
• Build and test electromechanical subsystem prototypes and integrated systems.
• Support product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments.
• Coordinate with external partners on statements of work, design reviews, and deliverable tracking.
• Drive DFM/DFA and work with contract manufacturers and vendors to bring designs from prototype to low-rate production.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Electromechanical systems design

Vendor coordination

Prototype testing

DFM/DFA & GD&T

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of novel robotics hardware at scale. You will own mechanism architecture, electromechanical integration, and work with vendor teams to drive from prototype to production.

You will collaborate with electrical, firmware, and controls engineers, perform trade studies, lead CAD and FEA, and ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) while delivering safe, high‑quality automation solutions.