Senior Electrical Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon•North Reading, MA

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 doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements 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. Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to work on system design, implementation, and release to manufacturing for the next generation of industrial robotic systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, complex analog and digital circuit design, possess strong communication skills, have the ability to own a large component of a system and guide a team of Electrical Engineers. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in team settings. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of hardware engineering experience
Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design
Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
5+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions
Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead, or experience leading and influencing your team or organization
Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout
Experience in networking, multi-threaded applications, interprocess communication, and complex software development
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience testing hardware/mechanical sub-components, research and data analysis skills, and/or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout best practices
Expert in schematic entry, layout tools and design for manufacturability (familiarity with OrCAD Capture and Cadence Allegro tool flow is a plus).
Proficient with PSPICE for analog circuit simulation.
Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience in problem solving and delivering results
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Experience in a customer-focused field or business
Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs
Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
Experience applying IEC 60204 and/or IEC 61508 machinery safety standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing and certification
Leading and supporting a technical team on multiple projects in parallel
Coordinate all activities within the engineering discipline for the project.
Ensure coordination with other disciplines is effective for each project.
Thorough understanding of technical principles and concepts in Electrical Engineering
Writing and developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
Architecting, designing and implementing complex embedded system, analog and digital circuit design and systems debugging
Supporting product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments
Execute tasks to fast-paced schedules
Establish development processes to meet industry standards for functionally safe control systems (IEC 61508).