Amazon.com Services LLC

Hardware Development, subsidiaries

AdvancedRoboticsMechanicalEngineer

$90–214k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Advanced Robotics Mechanical Engineer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Robotic systems, Mechanical design, Electromechanical design, High-DOF robotics. Lead mechanical design. Own kinematic analyses”

Industry & Context.

Hardware Development, subsidiaries
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Developing functional specifications, Design verification plans, Functional test procedures, Bachelor's or Master's degree, 6 to 10 years experience, Proficiency in 3D CAD, Hands-on building prototypes, Integrating hardware, Troubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical issues, Deep understanding of actuator/motor selection, Experience with wire/cable harness design, Familiarity with integrating sensing/compute, Solid knowledge of DFM/DFA principles, Exposure to volume production

Nice to Have

Master's degree in electrical engineering, Master's degree in computer engineering, Experience with interdisciplinary teams, Experience with project management, Experience with robotic manipulators, Experience with high-DOF systems, Designing/testing for compliance, Designing/testing for environmental factors, Experience with structural analysis, Experience with thermal analysis, Experience with material selection, Basic familiarity with controls, Basic familiarity with embedded systems, Experience with formal engineering documentation, Experience with design review processes

What You'll Do.

Lead mechanical design

Own kinematic analyses

Own structural analyses

Contribute to thermal management

Design wire harnesses

Prototype mechanical support

Test mechanical support

Debug mechanical systems

Conduct root cause analysis

Implement design improvements

Collaborate with teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-disciplinary role; Electrical teams; Software teams; AI research teams; Cross-functional teams

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

About the Role: We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for building complex robotic systems from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of structural and electromechanical design, who thrives in hands-on environments and has experience taking high-performance robots from concept to production. You will work on the mechanical and system architecture of advanced robotics platforms, including high degree-of-freedom systems, where considerations such as actuator selection, thermal constraints, cabling, sensing integration, and manufacturability are critical. This is a cross-disciplinary role requiring close collaboration with electrical, software, and AI research teams. Beyond day-to-day hardware development, this role also provides exciting avenues to contribute to innovative research projects. Whether you’re interested in mechatronics, sensor integration, or novel actuation methods, you’ll find opportunities to explore your research interests while building real-world systems that advance in the field of high degree-of-freedom robotics. What You Bring: * A systems-thinking mindset with a strong grasp of cross-domain engineering tradeoffs. * A bias toward action: comfortable building, testing, and iterating rapidly. * A collaborative and communicative working style — especially in multi-disciplinary research environments. * A passion for robotics and advancing the state of the art in intelligent, capable machines. Key job responsibilities * Lead mechanical design of robotic subsystems and full platforms, including structures, joints, enclosures, and mechanisms for a research environment. * Own kinematic, dynamic, and structural analyses to guide the design and optimization of full systems and subsystems of high-DoF robots * Specify and integrate actuators and motors for high-torque density applications in high-degree-of-freedom systems. * Contribute to thermal management strategies for motors, sensors, and embedded comp

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