Mechanical Engineer II, Mobile Robotics

Amazon•North Reading, MA

22h

About The Position

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 collaborative doers that work passionately to apply innovative 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 new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guidance that you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Job Overview – As a an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer II you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate is has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoys analytical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly and rapid prototyping.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies
Experience building prototypes to advance design thinking and the final product experience
Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
Experience communicating technical concepts and processes using clear, simple language and visuals
Thorough understanding and use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment through the full product development cycle from inception through maturity including creating associated documentation (specs, test plans, drawings, etc.)
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
Proven experience in root cause analysis
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and processing engineering change orders (ECOs)

Responsibilities

Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustaining
Writing requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams, vendors and integrators to deliver an automation solution
Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional automation of experiments