Robotics Hardware Development Engineer III, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Senior

North Reading, MA

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About the position

The Robotics Hardware Development Engineer III at Amazon Robotics is a senior technical project leader responsible for designing and delivering complex integrated robotic hardware solutions. This role involves developing innovative hardware designs for emerging robotic systems and optimizing existing hardware to enhance performance and customer experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in robotic systems design and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Execute robotic work cell product designs from concept to production, including developing specifications, designing, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Design and adapt holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.
• Integrate industrial automation and motion control systems into functional work cells.
• Perform static and dynamic mechanical systems analysis using FEA and traditional hand calculations.
• Validate concepts through engineering models and prototypes.
• Create design of experiments and lead cross-functional experiments.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, requirements, functional specifications, and design validation plans/reports.
• Release products following defined ECO process.
• Collaborate with software engineers to understand design tradeoffs across hardware/software for seamless integration.
• Specify industrial automation components such as motors, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and safety systems.
• Work with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations as well as vendors for smooth product launch and sustainment.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar.
• 8+ years of established background in Robotics or Mechatronic Systems with full product lifecycle experience.
• Knowledge and application of mechanical engineering principles and concepts in product design.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and components including sensors, actuators, power distribution, and control systems.
• Experience evaluating design, performance, and tradeoffs for hardware systems.
• CAD experience with understanding part and assembly design, configuration management best practices.
• Experience with GD&T, Tolerance, and stack-up analysis.
• Experience communicating with written engineering concepts and concept prototypes.
• Experience in DFM/DFA and fabrication with plastics, sheet metal, weldments, and machined components.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in design of complex robotic or mechatronic products with a focus on human/machine interaction and ergonomics.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing techniques and materials.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and knowledge of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, configuration management.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools.
• Proficiency with documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5 and managing Product Lifecycle with PLM tools and ECOs.
• Basic experience using embedded/firmware programming tools and programming for embedded systems.

Benefits

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