Amazon.com Services LLC
Robotics
TechnicalLabManager-RoboticsR&D
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“Technical Lab Manager - Robotics R&D at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Robotics R&D, Hardware integration, Team leadership. Lead and develop a cross-functional technician team. Own daily priorities, team KPIs, and risk communication”
Industry & Context.
Hardware troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Failure analysis; Debugging
Safety compliance, Regulatory compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related technical field, 7+ years of hands-on experience with robotic systems integration, 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring technical teams, Proficiency with hardware troubleshooting and root cause analysis using diagnostic equipment, Deep understanding of electromechanical systems, Proven track record developing assembly procedures, test protocols, and technical documentation for prototype hardware, Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system architecture diagrams
Nice to Have
10+ years of experience in robotics hardware development, hardware integration, or related work, Extensive experience designing, integrating, and troubleshooting high performance monitoring, Hardware health diagnostics, Data-driven analysis of robotic system behavior, Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing methodologies, Familiarity with robotic system acceptance test procedures, Proven track record fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
What You'll Do.
Lead and develop a cross-functional technician team
and risk communication
Serve as the technical escalation point for the
Assemble and integrate robotic hardware
Build assembly processes and test protocols
Drive DFM/DFA feedback
Own simple mechanical/electrical design tasks
Lead integration/debug
Partner with engineers to optimize manufacturability and testability
Validate hardware revisions
Verify mechanical assemblies
Troubleshoot and root-cause across the full robot platform
Conduct failure analysis from component to system level
Train technicians on diagnostic techniques
Reproduce critical failures
Bridge communication between the lab and engineering teams
Own documentation and quality
assembly guides and troubleshooting
Mentor the team to maintain consistent standards
Own mechanical design technician output
Oversee technicians performing simple R&D design tasks and
Manage prototyping lab operations
Oversee machine shop capabilities and quality
Manage equipment/inventory
Manage vendor coordination
Manage safety/regulatory compliance
Develop test methodologies
Implement HIL testing
Streamline failure-to-resolution workflows
Support high degrees of freedom robotic hardware prototype
Support validation of robotic hardware prototypes
Assess critical component and assembly quality
Provide DFM/DFA feedback to engineers
Design test jigs and test set-ups
Perform quality inspections of incoming parts
Conduct one-on-ones with technicians
Coordinate machine shop operations
Balance leading team through complex assemblies
Balance integration testing
Handle urgent prototyping requests
Handle documentation updates
Plan for upcoming milestones
Collaborate in design reviews with engineers
Ensure lab safety and equipment maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional technician team; Partner with engineers; Collaborate in design reviews
Communication Scope
Risk communication; Technical documentation
Process & Methodology
Risk communication, Daily priorities, Team KPIs
Full Job Description
Join our Frontier AI & Robotics team to lead the hardware integration of next-generation robotic systems that will transform how robots perceive and interact with the world. You'll take ownership of critical hardware components, from advanced actuators to precision sensors, ensuring they work seamlessly together to support breakthrough AI research and real-world deployment. Key job responsibilities - Prototype Lab Leadership — Lead & develop a cross-functional technician team supporting robotic prototype hardware; own daily priorities, team KPIs, and risk communication to FAR leadership. Serve as the technical escalation point for the lab. - Assembly, Integration & DFx ownership — Assemble & integrate robotic hardware (actuators, sensors, vision, machined components). Build assembly processes and test protocols with hardware engineering. Drive DFM/DFA feedback and own simple mechanical/electrical design tasks, lead integration/debug, and partner with engineers to optimize manufacturability and testability. - Own R&D prototype test & validation — Validate hardware revisions, verify mechanical assemblies, power sequencing, comms interfaces, and peripherals during bring-up. - Build a strong debugging & failure analysis function — Troubleshoot & root-cause across the full robot platform (power, compute, comms, actuators, sensors); hands-on for complex issues, directing the team on routine ones. Conduct failure analysis from component to system level using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters; train technicians on diagnostic techniques. Reproduce critical failures, interpret schematics, and bridge communication between the lab and engineering teams. - Own lab technical documentation — Own documentation & quality - author runbooks, FA reports, assembly guides and troubleshooting guides; mentor the team to maintain consistent standards. - Own mechanical design for the lab — Own mechanical design technician output. Oversee technicians performing simple R&D design
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