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 youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply leading edge advances in robotics and software to solve realworld challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant 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 a Hardware Development Engineer you will engage with cross functional teams to develop custom tools and provide design for supportability recommendations. You are a motivated selfstarter who is responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production including specification design prototyping validation and testing
Work with Ergo Manufacturing Supply Chain and Commodity organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustainment
Write functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
Apply industrial design principles to enhance ergonomics and user experience
Create and release drawings for scale manufacturing
Implement customer feedback loops to address emerging challenges
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. 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 fulltime 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!
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
7 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software including best practices for part design advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
Handson experience crafting and evaluating proofofconcept models and prototypes
Thorough understanding of principles theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and their application to product design
Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment through the full product development cycle from inception through maturity including creating associated documentation (specs test plans drawings etc.)
Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with GD&T ANSI Y14.5
Experience designing and debugging tooled components (injection mold forge stamp etc.)
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and processing engineering change orders (ECOs)
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
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