Amazon Robotics - Product Development Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2025, Design Engineering Services

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Intern

North Reading, MA

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About the position

The Product Development Engineer Co-Op at Amazon Robotics is a 6-month internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. This role offers hands-on experience in applying Design for Excellence (DFx) principles during the new product introduction process, integrating customer requirements, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product development. The co-op will work in a dynamic environment focused on robotics and automation, contributing to innovative solutions that improve customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Creating mechanisms, processes, and/or documentation to improve product development process
• Gathering, analyzing, and documenting functional/technical requirements for new projects and enhancements
• Driving resolutions within the supply chain network and addressing manufacturability, production, or design issues
• Proposing design changes that enhance product manufacturability and testability
• Supporting the design and implementation of production manufacturing tools and fixtures
• Participating in brainstorming sessions
• Supporting the build of models and prototypes
• Supporting physical prototype testing, compiling feedback, and tracking to completion
• Supporting staff writing and evaluating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), specifications, and plans

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Availability for a full-time (40 hours/week) 5-month co-op between January - June 2025
• Graduation planned for December 2025 or later
• Ability to travel up to 15% required (domestic and international)

Nice-to-haves

• 6+ months of practical application of technical skills outside the classroom
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools (preferably Agile PLM)
• Hands-on experience with drawing creation, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and engineering documentation
• Experience in managing the full lifecycle of technical projects
• Demonstrated ability to support physical prototype testing and track issues to resolution
• Problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Coursework in Mechanics of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Design for Manufacturing
• Experience working for Amazon or other relevant engineering/manufacturing organizations

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a leading technology company
• Opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities
• Access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities