Sr. Robotics Mech Engineer, Velocity

Socket.dev; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Massachusetts seeks a Hardware Development Engineer for the Velocity team to design and deliver mechanical components and systems for next-generation products. You will transform concepts into manufacturable designs meeting customer needs and business requirements.

You will create 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications, perform GD&T and FEA analyses, and validate designs with rigorous tests. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across subsystems to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience developing functional specs, verification plans and test procedures.
• 8+ years in mechanical engineering or equivalent; prototyping and scaling experience.
• SolidWorks or Ansys experience for simulation and analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design projects from concept through production with cost targets and manufacturability in mind.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications for components and assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and FEA analyses on designs.
• Develop and execute tests to validate designs against requirements.
• Collaborate with industrial design, electrical engineering, and manufacturing to integrate systems.
• Identify and resolve issues during development and production phases.
• Document design decisions, test results, and changes.
• Support DFM and DFA activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Finite Element Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping and scaling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

As a Hardware Development Engineer within the Velocity team, you will design, develop, and deliver mechanical components and systems for Amazon's next generation of products. You will work with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into manufacturable designs that meet customer needs and business requirements.

Key job responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet functional requirements, cost targets, and manufacturing constraints
• Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications for mechanical components and assemblies
• Conduct engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical designs against product requirements
• Collaborate with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing partners to integrate mechanical designs with other subsystems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during development and production phases
• Document design decisions, test results, and engineering changes
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes

A day in the life

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

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping, implementation and scaling

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSU). 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, Westborough - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually