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 doers that work passionately to apply the latest advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
Job Overview
Amazon Robotics is seeking a motivated and hands on Test Engineering Mechanical Manager to lead a team of hardware test engineers. The hardware test team is a multi-disciplinary environment of mechanical/electrical/software/quality engineers and technicians dedicated to advancing the knowledge of robotics and how millions of customer orders are fulfilled every day. In this role you will lead a team in testing new and existing robotic technologies, working alongside the development organizations from concept to product delivery, informing the design teams along the way and verifying that our products meet and exceed expectations. You will need a background or familiarity with mechatronics, robotics, fixture design and development, and test strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Owning the delivery of test strategies and results to support development and deployment of new robotic and automated solutions.
- Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
- Recruiting and developing great people; continually raising the bar
- Evaluating and identifying improvements to the overall test processes
- Maintaining high level of communications with cross-functional team, and partners
- Interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and/or program management to create test strategies to inform development and verify requirements.
A day in the life
You will work daily with our development team throughout the development cycle providing data to inform design decisions and ultimately verifying that all product requirements are met. This happens at your computer writing test plans, in the labs gathering data, designing and building new fixtures, helping to debug early prototypes, developing new methodologies, and looking into the future. This role needs the candidate to be adaptable as they work in an ever evolving environment.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support 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!
