Process Simulation Engineer, Global Engineering Tech Transformation

Amazon • Westborough, MA

6d • $124,100 - $167,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Tech Transformation is building a new capability to evaluate the deployability of Amazon Robotics products virtually — before the first physical prototype is built. This role is the founding engineer for that capability. You will use Tecnomatix Process Simulate to build physics-based simulations of field installation processes: modeling rigid body kinematics to validate assembly sequences, analyzing force and load distributions during lifting and rigging operations, and verifying that mechanical interfaces achieve required fits under real-world tolerance conditions. Your work will directly influence hardware design decisions by providing data-driven feedback on spatial fit, tool accessibility, assembly feasibility, and ergonomics — shifting deployment engineering from reactive to proactive.

Requirements

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
• Experience in 3D CAD
• Experience in assembly process planning, DfA/DfM, or manufacturing engineering
• 2+ years of experience using process simulation tools (Tecnomatix Process Simulate or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Familiarity with 3D scanning / point cloud data (Leica RTC360, NavVis, or similar)
• Experience in deployment, installation, or field engineering for automated/robotic systems
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Experience with ergonomic assessment tools

Responsibilities

• Build and execute assembly simulations of robotic workcells using Tecnomatix Process Simulate to evaluate installation sequences, tool clearance, material movement paths, and assembly feasibility
• Develop scalable simulation workflows and templates for DfD reviews across multiple product programs
• Review hardware CAD models against deployment requirements, providing actionable DfD feedback at Prototype and Alpha phases
• Build and maintain a 3D library of common deployment tools (alignment tools, impact drills, rigging equipment, forklifts) with spatial operating envelopes for automated accessibility analysis
• Collaborate with Reality Capture engineers to integrate building envelope data (VRC dimensions, MHE clearance, floor flatness, column positions) into deployment simulations
• Support Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) efforts by providing simulation inputs and collaborating with the systems engineering team on tolerance chain modeling
• Partner with Hardware, Tech Deploy, and Manufacturing teams to establish DfD as a core accountability within TfX
• Design and execute field experiments to characterize construction tolerances (floor flatness, drilling accuracy, MHE as-built accuracy) and translate findings into design guidelines for Hardware

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level