Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative hardware designs for emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The role involves designing and analyzing robot and camera/compute/machine vision modules, applying high-volume manufacturing knowledge, and leading engineering best practices. The position reports directly to the Hardware Development Engineering Manager.

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production, including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining.
• Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• Exhibit role‑model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle-to-grave ownership.
• Design and adapt holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.

We value people with unique backgrounds and skillsets. If you are passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

• 8+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
• BS in Mechanical, Robotics, or Mechatronics Engineering (or similar field)
• Solid Works or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, and complex configuration management
• Hands‑on experience crafting proof‑of‑concept models and prototypes
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Thorough understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to product design
• Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electro‑mechanical subsystems and associated debugging experience
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment and customer‑focused
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
• Experience with full product lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
• Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
• Desire and energy to work in a fast‑paced agile environment

• Master's degree in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
• Proficiency with Solid Works Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
• Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
• Experience in actuation and motor development
• Experience in robotic development
• Experience in electro/mechanical/optical integration
• Experience with sensing and compute technologies
• Experience with sensor modalities (time‑of‑flight, stereo, RGB, mmWave radar, LiDAR)
• Experience designing, developing and certifying safety‑rated systems
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Proficiency with Matlab
• Experience with Zemax or similar analytical tools
• Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
• Experience designing and debugging tooled components (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc.)
• Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP standards
• Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

USA, MA, North Reading – $ – $ USD annually

USA, MA, Westboro – $ – $ USD annually