Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, Hardware Test Engineering, Amazon Robotics

Amazon; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to own the test strategy for robotics product lines and drive testing programs from concept through result. You will design fixtures and testing hardware, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to shape testing requirements and cadence.

You will mentor engineers, improve methods and automation, and lead safety verifications for new product launches, ensuring robustness and safety across scales.

Qualifications

• Develop functional specifications and test plans.
• Design verification strategies for robotics hardware.
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the test strategy for product lines and cadence.
• Design mechanical fixtures and test methods from concept to results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and execute testing.
• Translate design requirements into testable criteria across development stages.
• Improve test methods, coverage, and automation; mentor engineers.
• Build and execute safety testing per robotics standards.

Skills

Test strategy

Fixture design

Mechanical testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in robotics/mechanical/mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Python

Job description

Description

Amazon Robotics is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer to own the technical test strategy for a robotics product vertical. You will select what gets tested, why, and how often, and your findings will improve the design and safety of our robotics systems.

This is a hands-on mechanical design role with technical leadership scope. You will design test fixtures and methods yourself, as well as work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to define, scope, architect, and execute testing. You will work with minimal direction on programs while partnering with product development engineers to build test strategy and requirements.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the test strategy for product lines: work with development teams to define what needs to be tested, why, and at what cadence.

• Take tests and fixtures from concept through result, designing the mechanical hardware and converting data into recommendations that improve product design.

• Partner with and guide cross-functional engineering and technical efforts to build, verify, and execute testing.

• Translate incomplete or ambiguous design requirements into testable criteria through all stages of the development process.

• Improve test methods, coverage, and automation, and mentor engineers on test design, engineering fundamentals, and technical leadership.

• Build and execute certified safety testing, certifying under the supervision of a regulatory body for robotics safety standards, demonstrating safety for new product launches.

A day in the life

Your work spans design of experiments for proof of concept and design verification, functional and reliability testing, life and environmental testing, and safety verification. A typical week mixes bench time in the lab with the judgment calls that shape a test program: establishing how to approach testing against identified design risks, reviewing test readiness with hardware development, and turning data into recommendations design teams act on.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale,

About the team

Hardware Test Engineering owns robotics testing end to end. We design it, we build it, and we run it: mechanical, electrical, and software engineers working alongside technicians in our labs. What we find changes the product, shaping design selections early and the reliability our robots deliver at scale. Safety comes first in everything we build and everything we run.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

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

• Experience communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience

• 7+ years of experience in test fixture or new product development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

• Experience with robotics work cells and their control systems, or experience in the mechanical or controls field

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or related engineering field

• Experience owning test strategy for a product or product family

• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Experience with rapid prototyping methods

• Scripting experience in Python, MATLAB, or a similar language

• Understanding of machine safety or functional safety standards

• 10+ years of experience in test fixture or new product development.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 .

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