Sr Mechanical Designer, Amazon Robotics
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 14, 2026. Amazon scores A on the Alion truth index.
Amazon 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.
Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Mechanical Designer to work on system architectures, product design, and roadmaps. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system architecture, system design, complex mechatronics, possess good communication skills, and lead system and subsystem architecture definition. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in a team setting. This candidate must be able to drive progress from full ambiguity to product design and release to production.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- Owning the delivery of robotic products on time, in budget and at the targeted performance
- Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to improve and maintain existing product designs including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth production transition of design changes
- Write requirements and functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
- Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis
- Mentor colleagues
Basic qualifications
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
- Do you have experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, torque wrenches)?
Preferred qualifications
- Experience developing products for large volume production
- Experience developing and testing mechanical robotics equipment
- Experience delivering products to volume production
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