Robotics Hardware Engineer II, Manipulation Robotics

Join Amazon Robotics and help shape the future of automation by designing and delivering premier robotic hardware solutions that transform how we serve customers this role youll partner with talented engineers to solve complex mechanical problems taking innovative designs from concept through production while seeing the direct impact of your work on real-world operations at scale.


Key job responsibilities
As an Mechanical Engineer in the Manipulation Workcell Hardware team you will:

- Design and develop robotic work cell hardware from concept through production including specifications design prototyping testing and validation collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Integrate industrial automation and motion control systems into functional work cells and specify components such as motors actuators pneumatics sensors and safety systems
- Conduct mechanical systems analysis using finite element analysis tools and traditional calculations to validate design performance
- Create comprehensive design documentation including drawings requirements functional specifications and validation plans to support future iterations and compliance
- Partner with Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality and vendor partners to ensure successful product launch and ongoing support

A day in the life
As a Mechanical Hardware Development Engineer on our Manipulation Workcell Hardware team your day might involve deep technical analysis of mechanical and mechatronic components presenting your product vision to program stakeholders and customers or traveling on-site to partner directly with teams using your hardware solutions. Youll tackle the challenges inherent in designing state-of-the-art robotic work cells working in a fast-paced environment where youll partner with systems engineers software developers project managers quality specialists and safety teams. Your work spans the full product lifecyclefrom initial specifications and design through prototyping testing validation and manufacturing at scale.

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:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

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

About the team
We are a partnership-focused team of engineers and innovators passionate about applying advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges. Our vision is to continuously improve robotic systems that enhance customer experiences in ways were still discovering. Youll work alongside interdisciplinary teams across Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain and Quality as well as external partners and vendors. Together were dedicated to delivering integrated hardware solutions that set new standards for performance and reliability. Joining our team means being part of a group that values thorough engineering analysis end-to-end ownership and the shared mission of transforming automation.

- 4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Proficiency with computer-aided design software

- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Knowledge of industrial automation systems and motion control principles
- Experience working in cross-functional product development environments

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

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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. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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 and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at MA North Reading - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually