Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Amazon•North Reading, MA

About The Position

As an Amazon Robotics mechanical engineer, 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 has experience designing/analyzing robots and/or camera/compute/machine vision modules, enjoys analytical problem solving, possesses practical knowledge of high volume manufacturing methods and is a role model for engineering best practices. This position reports directly to the Hardware Development Engineering Manager.

Requirements

8+ years of engineering experience
Experience with DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
BS in Mechanical, Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering (or similar field)
SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
Thorough understanding of technical principals, theories and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to product design
Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
Strong organizational and planning skills
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and customer focused
Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program.
Desire and energy to work in a fast-paced agile environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
Experience in actuation and motor development
Experience in robotic development
Experience in electro/mechanical/optical integration
Experience with sensing and compute technologies
Experience with sensor modalities (time-of-flight, stereo, RGB, mmWave radar, LiDAR)
Experience designing, developing and certifying safety rated systems
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Proficiency with Matlab
Experience with Zemax or similar analytical tools
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP standards
Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams

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 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