OptoMechanical Engineer III, Robotics

Opto Mechanical Engineer III, Robotics

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Do you want to solve business problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on advanced, massively scalable services technology in a fast-paced team environment? Do you love working on industry defining projects that move the needle? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build things for the benefit of our customers. Our Software Development Engineers play an instrumental role in utilizing innovative technology to solve complex problems and see the impact of their work.

Amazon problems are big and impact millions of customers, sellers, and countless products across the globe. Our path is not always easy, so we are selective about who joins us on this journey. We look for people excited by the idea of creating new platforms, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

If this is you, come build the future with us.

• Collaborate with experienced cross‑disciplinary teams to develop, design, and bring to market innovative devices and services.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help guide fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to advanced technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault‑tolerant, low‑cost, and easy to manage/use.
• Architect and oversee the development of advanced sensor and optoelectronic systems for Amazon Robotics, defining system architectures, setting technical direction, and making informed trade‑offs across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.
• Own product development from concept through production, including requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, DVT planning, and release to manufacturing. Design and analyze sensor modules, including optoelectronics packaging, PCBA layout, signal integrity, thermal considerations, and environmental/EMI compliance.
• Guide cross‑functional technical choices, ensuring alignment across interdisciplinary teams, and provide structure in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies, oversee the characterization of internally developed and off‑the‑shelf sensors, and drive documentation such as functional specs, verification plans, and test procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers, guide design reviews, manage external development partners, and communicate clearly with leadership through concise written and verbal updates.

As a Hardware Development Engineer III, you will drive sensor and optoelectronic system architecture for Amazon Robotics. You will lead technical discussions, clarify requirements, and make design selections across electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams. Hands‑on work includes evaluating prototypes, analyzing sensor data, and guiding packaging, PCBA, and thermal integration. You will collaborate with operations and vendors to ensure designs scale to production, mentor junior engineers, document requirements and test plans, and present concise technical updates to leadership.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, and more.

• Experience in compute and storage server architecture and design for large scale applications.
• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• Experience with server technologies such as thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity.

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit Amazon Accommodations for more information.

USA, MA, North Reading –  –  USD annually.

Posted: February 20, 2026 (Updated 3 days ago)