Senior Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon

Amazon

Other Engineering
North Reading, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 31, 2025

Description

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will develop innovative and complex hardware systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom robotics systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex electro-mechanical systems.

Key job responsibilities
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Owner of the detailed design and performance of a robotics design
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch
- Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
- Exhibit role model behaviors of mechanical engineering best practices, thorough and predictive engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership
- Design and adaptation of holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.