Hardware Managment Technical Specialist, Applied Automation

Position: Hardware Applications Managment Technical Specialist, Applied Automation
Description

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.

We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking a technical specialist in development of hardware applications and operational management. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) role will be part of the HW Engineering team focused on full lifecycle development from early transition to production through End of Life. This position is accountable for the planning and execution of hardware development projects within larger programs while serving as the hardware technical management specialist and coordination lead between Amazon Robotics System teams, Deployment Engineering, Supply Chain, Global Support Services, and our fulfillment and logistics customers.

Key areas of ownership include robot application development, hardware and sw build, test and deployment. This is a highly cross functional role with exciting integration ownership and partnership with perception, solutions, and workcell teams. The TPM will partner with internal teams and external vendors to establish proper documentation packages, testing protocols, and process standards while ensuring on time delivery. This role will coordinate with deployment teams and drive total system deployment and continuous improvements of robotic systems for scaling in the field.

Additional responsibilities include application design and release tracking, Test Engineering, Regulatory Compliance and Functional Safety partnership, schedule alignment and driving execution. Coordination will include schedule alignment and execution with operations, production, manufacturing test, field and quality teams. This role will own costing roadmap development, and serve as the main interface with Supply Chain and Purchasing organizations.

If you are a Technical Program Manager with strong problem solving skills, excellent communication skills, an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment and the desire to be a contributor to Amazon's next generation fulfillment technology, we want to talk with you. Joining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to build systems that benefit millions of customers and support sellers spanning the globe.

The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary program and project management, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, and a passion for creating reliable and maintainable systems. The candidate should be open to new challenges, strong at multi tasking, innovative, creative, self directed and a great team player who drives continuous process improvement and partners effectively with cross functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.

Key job responsibilities

Application Development and Integration

* Own application development and integration with perception, solutions, and workcell teams

* Drive application design and release tracking across the product lifecycle

* Development of Functional Requirement Documents for programs based on Product Requirements

Vendor Management

* Partner with vendors on documentation packages, testing, and process development

* Ensure on time delivery and quality standards are met

Deployment and Field Operations

* Partner with deployment teams on total system deployment

* Lead improvements of robotic systems for scaling in the field

* Design and release support tools for operations, manufacturing, test and field teams

Program Execution

* Execute Test Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, and Functional Safety planning and delivery

* Manage production and build planning activities

* Develop and maintain costing roadmaps

* Serve as main interface with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams

* Lead the effective, efficient, and unified delivery of cross functional projects

* Develop and drive hardware program schedules that meet the larger Program Management Office requirements

Cross Functional Leadership

* Interact with Systems & SW Engineering, Operations, and other key stakeholders to define and deliver complex programs

* Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results

* Drive effective teamwork, communication, partnership and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities

* Drive programs across all HW disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Safety, Regulatory, HW Test Engineering

* Drive hardware program needs across other AR teams…