The Personal Robotics Group is pioneering intelligent robotic products that deliver meaningful customer experiences. Were the team behind Amazon Astro and were building the next generation of robotic systems that will redefine how customers interact with technology. Our work spans the full spectrum from advanced hardware design to sophisticated software and control systems combining mechanical innovation software engineering dynamic systems modeling and intelligent algorithms to create robots that are not just functional but delightful. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal robotics working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of whats possible in robotic manipulation locomotion and human-robot interaction.
As a Hardware Technical Program Manager you will engage with an experienced inter-disciplinary staff to develop and prototype complex robotic systems. You will drive key aspects of product definition execution test and delivery. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
The Hardware Technical Program Manager will lead internal inter-disciplinary teams through the product execution phase process. The candidate is responsible for creating the project plan including the schedule. You will work with the Product Manager to derive the product requirements and obtain executive approval. The Hardware Technical Program Manager will drive and motivate the cross-functional team to deliver the product(s) as per the agreed-to requirements and cross-functionally manage other internal team members. The Hardware Technical Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination and planning of all engineering builds at the supplier and drive the configuration management deliverables to ensure the timely release of all assemblies to production.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive execution of projects
- Lead cross functional project meetings
- Lead milestone reviews
- Present project status to the executive team
- Manage project builds globally
About the team
Join us if youre passionate about creating the future of personal robotics solving complex challenges at the intersection of hardware and software and seeing your innovations deliver transformative customer experiences.
- 10 years of technical product or program management experience
- 12 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering or an equivalent engineering science
- Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related field
- 7 years of robotics system components and controls experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Sunnyvale - 203500.00 - 275300.00 USD annually