Senior Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics Sortation

Amazon•North Reading, MA

75d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Amazon Robotics Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotics systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoys analytical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
7+ years of engineering experience
Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies
Experience in prototyping
Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
6+ years of full product life cycle experience
Experience with use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and experience applying them to product design
Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems

Nice To Haves

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
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 including robotic workcells with industrial robots
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s

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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
sign-on payments
restricted stock units (RSUs)
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