Sr. Optical Engineer, Robotic Vision, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics seeks an Optical Engineer to develop innovative designs for robotic systems. Responsibilities include product design, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the enhancement of customer experiences. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in optical engineering and product design.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Experience developing products from concept to scaled production.
• Thorough understanding of principles in Optical engineering.
• Ability to write technical documents and communicate concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute robotic vision system product designs from concept to production.
• Write requirements and functional specifications.
• Partner with teams to ensure smooth product launch.

Skills

Optical Modeling

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Optical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

LightTools

Zemax

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Job description

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart, partnership-focused team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guidance that you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.

As an Amazon Robotics Optical Engineer, you will develop innovative designs for our emerging robotic systems and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing and developing optical systems, enjoys analytical problem solving, and possesses practical knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping.

Key job responsibilities

1. Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute robotic vision system product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing
2. Partnering with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustaining
3. Writing requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
4. Exhibiting role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle-to-grave ownership
5. Designing and adapting holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
6. Partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver automation solutions
7. Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional automation of experiments
8. Working with cross-functional teams to develop component specifications, design reviews, and validate results by specifying test parameters and methodologies

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. 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, please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Optical Modeling experience
• Understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, and complex configuration management
• Experience developing products from concept to scaled production
• Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
• Thorough understanding of principles, theories, and concepts in Optical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
• Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with tools such as LightTools, Zemax, etc., to model system optics characteristics
• Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical or opto-mechanical products and equipment
• Experience with vendor selection and DFX
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Experience designing and debugging tooled components
• Experience in electronics packaging, incorporation of sensors, and enclosures
• Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ECOs
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams
• Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment

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