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Amazon · 4 hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help bridge the gap between design and manufacturing for our next generation of advanced robotics systems. In this role, you will design and optimize end-to-end motor manufacturing processes, developing innovative solutions and collaborating with design teams to transform ambitious motor designs into manufacturable products at scale.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement manufacturing processes for complete motor assemblies including gearboxes, stators, rotors, and final integration
Develop stator lamination stacking processes including tooling design, stack bonding methods, and quality control procedures
Create and optimize stator winding processes for both automated and semi-automated production environments
Design rotor manufacturing and assembly processes including shaft integration, magnet placement, and balancing procedures
Develop gearbox assembly processes including gear manufacturing, housing integration, and lubrication systems
Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to motor design teams to optimize producibility
Establish process controls and quality systems for critical motor parameters including stack height tolerances, winding resistance, air gap measurements, and dynamic balancing
Develop flexible manufacturing concepts that support motor design iteration and accommodate variable material quality
Assess, onboard and monitor motor component suppliers (laminations, magnets, windings, gears) with respect to quality and delivery performance
Create process documentation, manufacturing instructions, work instructions, and equipment specifications for motor production lines
Specify or develop data collection and dashboarding models for real-time motor manufacturing quality monitoring
Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to transition motor designs from prototype development into volume production
Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and assembly issues in motor production environments
Optimize manufacturing processes to maximize motor performance consistency and minimize cost
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product launches and production ramp-up for new motor variants

Qualification

Motor manufacturing processesMechanical engineering principlesDesign for ManufacturingElectro-mechanical assemblyAgile environment experienceLean Manufacturing knowledgeSupplier managementTechnical documentation writingCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience in motor manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly processes
Knowledge of motor design principles including electromagnetic theory, stator/rotor construction, and gearbox mechanics
Experience in prototyping and production tooling development
Experience leading the detailed design of manufacturing processes for complex electro-mechanical systems
Thorough understanding and use of principles, theories and concepts in manufacturing engineering and ability to apply them to motor production
Experience with full lifecycle development
Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for motor manufacturing systems

Preferred

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Experience embedding design within product teams for agile design and development collaboration
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
Experience in high-volume motor manufacturing environments including lamination processing, winding operations, and final assembly
Experience with stator lamination stacking methods (bonding, welding, interlocking)
Experience with automated or semi-automated winding equipment and processes
Experience with rotor manufacturing including magnet insertion, shaft press-fitting, and dynamic balancing
Experience with gearbox design, gear manufacturing processes, and assembly methods
Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA/DFX) principles
Experience in taking a motor design from conception through engineering design and into high-volume production
Knowledge of motor testing methods including back-EMF testing, cogging torque measurement, and performance characterization
Experience with precision manufacturing processes and tight tolerance control (±0.05mm or better)
Experience with supplier management and quality systems for motor components

Benefits

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

Company

Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

H1B Sponsorship

Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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