Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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Working at Amazon Robotics. 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 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 guidance that you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

As a Mechanical Engineering technical leader, you will design, develop, and test actuation solutions. You will create detailed design specifications and models, conduct simulations, test and validate, and drive end‑to‑end actuation solutions. The ideal candidate has experience designing rotary actuation hardware, partnering with controls/electrical engineering to deliver complete actuation solutions, enjoys analytical problem solving, possesses practical knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing methods and is a role model for engineering best practices.

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

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full‑time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we’d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• 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 principals, theories, and concepts in hardware development and ability to apply them to actuator design.
• Extensive rotary actuation 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.

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Solid Works Simulation or…