Senior Electrical Engineer, Amazon Robotics
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
Description
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 you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine 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.
Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to work on system design, implementation, and release to manufacturing for the next generation of industrial robotic systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, complex analog and digital circuit design, possess strong communication skills, have the ability to own a large component of a system and guide a team of Electrical Engineers. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in team settings. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Key job responsibilities
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing and certification
- Leading and supporting a technical team on multiple projects in parallel
- Coordinate all activities within the engineering discipline for the project.
- Ensure coordination with other disciplines is effective for each project.
- Thorough understanding of technical principles and concepts in Electrical Engineering
- Writing and developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
- Architecting, designing and implementing complex embedded system, analog and digital circuit design and systems debugging
- Supporting product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments
- Execute tasks to fast-paced schedules
- Establish development processes to meet industry standards for functionally safe control systems (IEC 61508).
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, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
- Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- 5+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions
- Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead, or experience leading and influencing your team or organization
- Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout
- Experience in networking, multi-threaded applications, interprocess communication, and complex software development
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience testing hardware/mechanical sub-components, research and data analysis skills, and/or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout best practices
- Expert in schematic entry, layout tools and design for manufacturability (familiarity with OrCAD Capture and Cadence Allegro tool flow is a plus).
- Proficient with PSPICE for analog circuit simulation.
- Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience in problem solving and delivering results
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience in a customer-focused field or business
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs
- Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
- Experience applying IEC 60204 and/or IEC 61508 machinery safety standards preferred.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.