Amazon · 1 day ago
Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics
San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$123K/yr - $185K/yr
1+ years expAmazon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Frontier AI & Robotics team, focused on building complex robotic systems. The role involves mechanical and system architecture design, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and contributing to innovative research projects in robotics.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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
Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
1+ years of professional experience in mechanical design for robotics, automation, or electromechanical products (internships and academic projects count)
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape, or equivalent)
Experience building prototypes, assembling hardware, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems
Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles including statics, dynamics, and material properties
Preferred
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
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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Funding
Current Stage
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$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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