Amazon Robotics

Hardware Development, subsidiaries

MechatronicsEngineer

$117–160k North Reading, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Mechatronics Engineer at Amazon Robotics. Skills: Robotic systems, Mechanical design, Dynamics and kinematics. Develop innovative hardware designs. Improve existing hardware”

Industry & Context.

Hardware Development, subsidiaries
Problems you'll solve

Methodical problem solving; Problem solving; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years mechanical engineering, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics, 5+ years designing robotic systems, Understanding of robot dynamics and kinematics, Proficiency with CAD software, Deep knowledge of actuator hardware, MATLAB coding skills, Experience adapting existing codebases, Handle ambiguity, prioritize work, Technical documentation skills, Verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

SolidWorks simulation knowledge, Ansys Finite Element analysis knowledge, Experience designing complex mechanical products, Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics, Experience with AI-assisted coding tools, Familiarity with robot performance characterization, Background in production robotics, System-level understanding of robotic systems, Translating analysis results into decisions

What You'll Do.

Develop innovative hardware designs

Improve existing hardware

Execute product designs

Create kinematic concepts

Perform feasibility checks

Drive dynamics evaluation

Interpret assessment outputs

Feed back into robot concepts

Collaborate directly with customers

Align on requirements

Communicate concepts clearly

Code/script in Matlab

Exhibit thorough engineering assessments

Exhibit cradle to grave ownership

Design holistic hardware solutions

Adapt holistic hardware solutions

Work with cross-functional teams

Work with integrators

Deliver automation solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interdisciplinary team; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Communicate concepts

Full Job 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 enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image 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. As an Amazon Robotics Mechatronics Engineer you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing and evaluating robotic systems, enjoys methodical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly and rapid prototyping. Key job responsibilities The Mechatronics Engineer will be responsible for: • Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing • Intake robotic concepts and high level requirements and create kinematic concepts based on a family of components • Capability to do some basic first-precepts examination of loads and feasibility checks • Generate URDF files • Drive dynamics evaluation using MATLAB dynamics examination tools • Interpret outputs of the assessment and feed back into further iteration on robot concepts • Be able to collaborate directly with customers to align on requirements, discuss tradeoffs, communicate concepts clearly, etc • Ability to code/script in Matlab • Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering assessments and cradle to grave ownership • Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous

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