Amazon · 1 hour ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics
Middlesex County, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $214K/yr
10+ years expAmazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. The role involves designing, integrating, and launching robotic End Effectors, requiring extensive experience in mechanism design and integration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Author functional requirements, design verification plans and test procedures
Execute product designs which meet the requirements
Build and test mechanical subsystem prototypes and integrated systems
Support product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments
Work efficiently to support rapid schedules
Qualification
Required
BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies
Experience with DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
Experience in verbal and written communication for executive level leaders
Experience working in an Agile environment
10+ years of experience designing and integrating mechanisms into robotics systems
Expert in wire rope, dyneema, 4-bar linkage, and hydrostatic transmissions
Deep understanding of mechanical efficiency, inertia, compliance, etc
Deep understanding of component capacities and life estimation given highly variable operating trajectories
Hands on experience building prototypes and debugging subsystems
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience in launching new products
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Experience with transmission design for robot hands/grippers
Demonstrated experience collaborating with Electrical and Controls engineers
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
Experience designing and debugging tooled (sheetmetal, cast, injection molded, etc) components
Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO's
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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