Amazon · 18 hours ago
Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics
San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expAmazon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for building complex robotic systems. The role involves working on the mechanical and system architecture of advanced robotics platforms, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions in robotics.
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Responsibilities
Perform kinematic, dynamic, and structural analyses to inform mechanical design and optimizations of components and subsystems of high-DoF robots
Specify and integrate actuators and motors for high-torque density applications in high-degree-of-freedom systems
Contribute to thermal management strategies for motors, sensors, and embedded compute hardware
Integrate sensors such as lidar, stereo cameras, IMUs, tactile sensors, and compute modules into compact, functional assemblies
Design and route cabling and wire harnesses, ensuring reliability, serviceability, and thermal/electrical integrity
Prototype and test mechanical systems; support hands-on builds, debug sessions, and field testing
Conduct root cause analysis on system-level failures or performance issues and implement design improvements
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to transition prototypes into scalable builds (10s–100s of units)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in electrical engineering, controls, perception, and research to meet research and product goals
Qualification
Required
3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
3+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for robotics or complex electromechanical products
Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience building prototypes, integrating hardware, and troubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical issues
Ability to perform kinematic, dynamic, and structural analyses to support the design and optimization of complex mechatronic systems
Understanding of actuator and motor selection for complex robotic applications, including sizing for torque, speed, and thermal performance
Experience with wire/cable harness design and routing in compact mechanical systems
Familiarity with integrating sensing and compute elements into mechanical designs
Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and exposure to volume production (50+ units)
Preferred
Experience working on robotic manipulators or high-DOF electromechanical systems
Exposure to designing, testing and validation for compliance (design for safety) and environmental factors (thermal, vibration, ingress protection, etc.)
Experience with structural analysis practices and tools (e.g. FEA/Ansys), thermal analysis, and material selection
Basic familiarity with controls or embedded system concepts for integrated design work
Experience with formal engineering documentation and design review processes in a corporate R&D setting
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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