Amazon Robotics - Hardware Engineer Co-op - Spring 2025

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Intern

North Reading, MA

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About the position

The Hardware Engineer Co-op at Amazon Robotics is a six-month opportunity for Mechanical Engineering students to work alongside senior engineers in the Hardware Development Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, analyzing, and testing robotic mechanisms and systems, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that enhance automation in fulfillment centers. The position is full-time, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week from January to June 2025, and is based in the Greater Boston Area.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to design and analyze mechanisms, modules or systems
• Model and detail solutions in hand sketches and SolidWorks
• Analyze components and systems using standard tools including SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) as well as hand calculations
• Participate in brainstorming sessions
• Build models and prototypes
• Conduct testing
• Support staff writing ECO's, specifications and plans
• Create GD&T

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar degree
• At least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op
• Eligible and available for a full-time (40h/week) 6-month co-op between January - June 2025
• Graduation is December 2025 or later

Nice-to-haves

• Comfortable using hand tools
• Desire to work in a fast-paced agile environment
• Hands-on experience with the ability to craft simple proof-of-concept models
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams

Benefits

• Direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities
• Opportunity to work with experienced engineers
• Hands-on experience in a cutting-edge technology environment