Sr Gear Design Engineer, Amazon Robotics, Amazon Robotics

Amazon; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Reading, MA is seeking a Gear Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-performance gear systems for robotic platforms at scale.

The ideal candidate will master planetary, harmonic, cycloidal, and custom gear trains, and will manage gear vendors and contract design partners to bring precision systems from concept through volume production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Experience in gear mechanism design and analysis for robotics, automation, or precision machinery
• Experience managing external vendors and co-design partnerships for gear components
• Experience with gear design software (KISSsoft, MASTA, ROMAX, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Own the design, analysis, and manufacturing of high‑performance gear systems for robotic platforms at scale.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing and vendor coordination across internal/external partners.
• Bring precision gear systems from concept through volume production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Gear design

Vendor management

Robotics experience

Gear software

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Eng

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Eng (preferred)

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Gear Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and design-for-manufacturing of high-performance while cost-efficient gear systems for our robotic platforms at substantial scale. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in gear mechanism design—including planetary, harmonic, cycloidal, and custom gear trains—and a proven ability to manage gear vendors (internal & external) and contract design partners. This candidate must combine strong analytical skills with hands-on experience bringing precision gear systems from concept through volume manufacturing, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Description

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Gear Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and design-for-manufacturing of high-performance while cost-efficient gear systems for our robotic platforms at substantial scale. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in gear mechanism design—including planetary, harmonic, cycloidal, and custom gear trains—and a proven ability to manage gear vendors (internal & external) and contract design partners. This candidate must combine strong analytical skills with hands-on experience bringing precision gear systems from concept through volume manufacturing, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
• Experience in gear mechanism design and analysis for robotics, automation, or precision machinery
• Experience managing external vendors and co-design partnerships for gear components
• Experience with gear design software (KISSsoft, MASTA, ROMAX, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on gear/power transmission systems
• Experience designing compact, high-torque-density gear trains for robotics or aerospace applications
• Familiarity with AGMA/ISO gear standards and rating methods

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10471000