Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.
We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced interdisciplinary engineer to lead design assurance reviews for next-generation warehouse automation systems. The ideal candidate must have expert knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens), electrical hardware design, and industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet). Reporting to the Manager of Product Development, you will apply design for X (DFx) principles during new product introduction (NPI), develop control systems, and integrate customer scaling requirements for safety, manufacturability, deployability, and supportability. You will work cross-functionally to develop best-in-class DFx feedback and services, guide product lifecycle changes, and drive technical root cause analysis.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to integrate complex systems and ensure seamless end-to-end functionality
- Identify and drive the implementation of the latest robotics technologies, algorithms, and techniques to enhance product capabilities
- Mentor junior engineers, foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Clearly communicate technical roadmaps, design decisions, and project status to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and contribute to the advancement of the robotics field
- Provide design for X guidance/feedback on electromechanical designs with a concentration of detailed DFD/DFS feedback with engineering recommendations and drive them to implementation.
- Identify risk to programs and provide mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate and approve Design Engineering Changes Orders (DECOs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Implement best practices for engineering standards (ex. IPC-620 WHMA Class II)
- Analyze NPI failures to identify root cause and drive improvements through future DFx cycles.
- Effectively write White Papers (WP) and Design Scalability Papers (DSP) to inform and influence teams and stakeholders
- Take ownership to identify issues/problems and drives them to completion with little oversight
- High level of attention to detail but flexibility to enable to business to move at a high velocity.
- Navigate projects consisting of a high level of ambiguity and provide guidance to multiple partners.
- Up to 30% travel required (domestic and international).
A day in the life
Sr. Interdisciplinary Engineers work with many different internal and external organizations. We communicate frequently on technical topics with our design partners and NPI suppliers during the NPI process. We see ahead of curves and turns in the programs and prevent problems or risks from impacting our performance targets and goals.
About the team
The Robotics Delivery Strategy Team is made up of multiple talented individuals with various educational and practical experience backgrounds. This team has a strong desire to provide value to our stakeholders and evaluate the latest NPI techniques and manufacturing technologies to constantly improve and innovate. We do travel to deployment sites and evaluate prototypes as they are being made during NPI phases.
