Shape the future of intelligent automation. As a Senior Robotics Mechatronics Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will be the technical leader that owns the design, development, architecture and delivery of our next generation robotic systems. Innovate on robotic systems that operate at unprecedented scale across hundreds of fulfillment sites worldwide, pushing the boundaries of what autonomous machines can achieve. Own the full design lifecycle from concept through scaled deployment, guiding a partnership focused cross functional team of world class engineers to deliver state of the art robotic systems.
As a Robotics Engineering technical leader, you will design, develop and test intelligent systems that integrate mechanical, electrical and software engineering into complete robotic platforms. You will create detailed design specifications and models, conduct simulation, testing and validation, and drive end to end system delivery. The ideal candidate has experience designing and examining robots, actuation hardware, camera, compute and machine vision modules, enjoys analytical problem solving, possesses practical knowledge of high volume manufacturing methods and is a role model for engineering best practices.
Key job responsibilities
The Senior Robotics Mechatronics Engineer will be accountable for:
- Guiding an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Designing and integrating holistic electromechanical hardware solutions for complex, ambiguous problems with evolving requirements
- Creating detailed design specifications, 3D models and schematics for mechatronic and robotic systems
- Developing and debugging embedded systems, sensors and automation controllers to ensure reliable system performance
- Conducting simulation, evaluation, testing and validation of robotic and electromechanical systems against performance and safety standards
- Performing root cause analysis on system failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime
- Collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining
- Managing vendor relationships, component procurement and supply chain integration to support production timelines
- Writing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures to ensure engineering rigor
- Driving continuous improvement and design for manufacturability across high volume production environments
- Mentoring junior engineers and exhibiting role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
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
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!
