Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

North Reading, MA

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About the position

As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative hardware designs for robotic systems and enhancing existing hardware to optimize performance and improve customer experience. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production, ensuring that the solutions meet the evolving needs of the business and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Collaborating 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
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors and integrators to deliver an automation solution
• Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional automation of experiments

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 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
• Thorough understanding of principles, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
• Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
• Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
• 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 IP54
• 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 collaborate well with teams
• Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan