Sr. Optical Engineer, Robotic Vision, Amazon Robotics (AR)

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 partnership focused team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems 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 guidance that you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.

As a an Amazon Robotics Optical Engineer you will develop innovative designs for our emerging robotic systems and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing and developing optical systems enjoys analytical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of product design fabrication assembly and rapid prototyping.

Key job responsibilities
Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute robotic vision system product designs from concept to production including specification design prototyping validation and testing
Partnering with the Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustaining
Writing requirements functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.
Partnering with cross-functional teams vendors and integrators to deliver an automation solution
Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional automation of experiments
Work with cross-functional team to develop component specification design reviews work with vendors to manufacture parts and validate results by specifying test parameters and methodologies

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 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!


- -BS in Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- -Optical Modeling experience
- -understanding of best practices for part design advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
- -Experience developing products from concept to scaled production
- -Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- -Thorough understanding of principals theories and concepts in Optical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
- -Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
- -Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
- -Experience evaluating design performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
- -Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures

- -Proficiency with tools such as LightTools Zemax etc. to model system optics characteristics
- -Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical or opto-mechanical products and equipment
- -experience with vendor selection and DFX
- -Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
- -Experience designing and debugging tooled components
- -Experience in electronics packaging incorporation of sensors and enclosures
- -Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
- -Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECOs
- -Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams
- -Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment

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