Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer (Hardware)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive design, development, and launch of advanced robotics hardware. You will craft mechanism architectures, lead electromechanical integration, and coordinate with vendors to bring prototypes to production.

The role requires strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks/CREO), DFM/DFA, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and manufacturing to deliver scalable automation

Qualifications

• Experience developing functional specifications and test procedures.
• BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing complex mechanical products at volume.
• 5+ years in mechanical design and development of electromechanical systems.
• Strong 3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/CREO) and ability to manage large assemblies.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T.
• Experience managing vendor relationships 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 closely with electrical, firmware, and controls engineers on electromechanical integration, cable routing, and thermal management.
• Lead CAD design (SolidWorks or equivalent), 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 production.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

DFM/DFA

Vendor management

Prototyping

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

PLM software

FEA

Job description

Amazon Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive design, development, and launch of advanced robotics hardware. You will craft mechanism architectures, lead electromechanical integration, and coordinate with vendors to bring prototypes to production.

The role requires strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks/CREO), DFM/DFA, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and manufacturing to deliver scalable automation