Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon Robotics is a smart team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges.
Hardware Development
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Robotics

Description For Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

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 team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. You'll work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production, including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing. You'll collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations, as well as vendors, to ensure smooth product launches and sustaining.

Key responsibilities include: • Writing requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures • Exhibiting role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle-to-grave ownership • Designing and adapting holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements • Working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver automation solutions • Creating design experiments and leading cross-functional automation of experiments

The ideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoys analytical problem solving, and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, maternity and parental leave options, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan.

If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification exactly. At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

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Responsibilities For Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

  • Develop innovative hardware designs for emerging robotic systems
  • Improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience
  • Execute product designs from concept to production
  • Work with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations
  • Write requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
  • Design and adapt holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems
  • Work with cross-functional teams, vendors and integrators to deliver automation solutions
  • Create design experiments and lead cross-functional automation of experiments

Requirements For Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • SolidWorks or similar CAD experience
  • Understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
  • Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
  • Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering
  • 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

Benefits For Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k

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