Sr. Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Applied Automation

Amazon•North Reading, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of intelligent automation. As a Senior Robotics Mechatronics Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will be the technical leader that owns the design, development, architecture and delivery of our next generation robotic systems. Innovate on robotic systems that operate at unprecedented scale across hundreds of fulfillment sites worldwide, pushing the boundaries of what autonomous machines can achieve. Own the full design lifecycle from concept through scaled deployment, guiding a partnership focused cross functional team of world class engineers to deliver state of the art robotic systems. As a Robotics Engineering technical leader, you will design, develop and test intelligent systems that integrate mechanical, electrical and software engineering into complete robotic platforms. You will create detailed design specifications and models, conduct simulation, testing and validation, and drive end to end system delivery. The ideal candidate has experience designing and examining robots, actuation hardware, camera, compute and machine vision modules, enjoys analytical problem solving, possesses practical knowledge of high volume manufacturing methods and is a role model for engineering best practices.

Requirements

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related 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

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience in project management of technical programs
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience in actuation, motor development and fundamentals of actuator design including gear train, linkage and transmission systems
Experience in robotic development and electromechanical system integration
Experience with sensor selection, integration and calibration in robotic systems
Familiarity with machine vision hardware including camera modules, compute platforms and optical system integration
Knowledge of industrial safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, ANSI/RIA) for collaborative and autonomous robotic systems
Experience with Design for Reliability including DFMEA, PFMEA and reliability testing methodologies
Experience designing and debugging tooled components (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp)
Experience with thermal management and heat dissipation design for electromechanical systems
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y 14.5
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis, simulation and rapid prototyping
Experience with rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machining
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECOs
Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
Understanding of control systems fundamentals including servo tuning, PID control and motion profiling
Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and collaborate across cross functional teams

Responsibilities

Guiding an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
Designing and integrating holistic electromechanical hardware solutions for complex, ambiguous problems with evolving requirements
Creating detailed design specifications, 3D models and schematics for mechatronic and robotic systems
Developing and debugging embedded systems, sensors and automation controllers to ensure reliable system performance
Conducting simulation, evaluation, testing and validation of robotic and electromechanical systems against performance and safety standards
Performing root cause analysis on system failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime
Collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining
Managing vendor relationships, component procurement and supply chain integration to support production timelines
Writing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures to ensure engineering rigor
Driving continuous improvement and design for manufacturability across high volume production environments
Mentoring junior engineers and exhibiting role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership

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