Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics - Bellevue, United States - Amazon
Description
Looking for a new opportunity? Join us in Fulfillment Technology & Robotics to conceive, design and develop innovative products for e-commerce operations that may include robotics, mechatronic sortation solutions, packaging automation, AGVs, storage or other hardware solutions.
Key job responsibilities
This role is with Amazon Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging. We design custom packaging automation, conveyance and sortation solutions for large-scale deployment in Amazons fulfillment network. We build the Mechatronics and Robotics solutions that enable the efficiencies that customers have come to expect from Amazon's retail business. We focus on safety, speed of delivery, optimization and value. We tackle big goals and work hard to make automation history through invention, problem-solving, and highly-engaged teams. We are a global organization with research and development in North America and Europe.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work in an interdisciplinary team to develop, design, prototype, and test innovative mechatronics and automation solutions for Amazons fulfilment network. You will own significant aspects of the architecture of complex and integrated electro-mechanical systems from concept to production and deployment. You will drive the technical details and pragmatic feasibility of mechatronics systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components. You will work closely with a cross-functional teams, both internal and external, to deliver reliable and scalable systems. You will mentor junior members of the team and help ensure the team delivers at the highest standards. You have experience shipping products and understands the many roles of the Mechanical Engineers to successfully release engineering details documentation and follow through with vendors.
A day in the life
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:
Lead the design and integration of mechatronics systems, considering mechanical, electrical, and software components.
Build, test and validate prototypes of mechatronics systems to prove path to viable, manufacturable and scalable solutions.
Define electro-mechanical components and system specifications, create detailed designs in CAD, generate drawings and release documentation for manufacturing through a PLM software
Mentor junior engineers on good design practices and drive product development process improvements
Collaborate with program and engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Use your experience in electro-mechanical systems to improve the overall system efficiencies and performance
Your designs demonstrate mechanical engineering best practices
You can create proof-of-concepts on your own
Work with the Safety, Regulatory, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality teams as well as outside partners to ensure smooth product launches
You are able to travel domestically and internationally to troubleshoot your designs in early field applications.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Bellevue, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics (or similar field)
5+ years of experience in the design of complex mechatronics or robotics systems
Strong hands-on experience with the ability to craft proof-of-concept prototypes
Experience in Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Tolerancing and GD&T
4+ years of Solidworks, or similar CAD software, experience with knowledge of best practices for part design, large assemblies, drawings and configuration management
Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate with other teams in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate concepts and proposals through design reviews and presentations to management
Customer-focused and able to prioritize work demands in a dynamic work environment with multiple projects, project owners and dedication to meeting deadlines
Self-motivated and perpetually curious. Able to anticipate team needs, acquire new skills, improve processes, and mentor junior engineers
Comfortable in midst of ambiguity.
Able to work in a diverse team
Preferred Qualifications
MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics (or similar field)
Experience designing mechatronics solutions for production or fulfillment automation
Good understanding of system engineering and requirements gathering
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and partnering closely with electrical and software/controls engineers to deliver fully integrated real-world solutions
Experience documenting designs in accordance with ASME Y14.5
Good understanding of the various stages of the Product Development Process
Experience designing systems that meet stringent compliance and regulatory standards
Experience working with overseas vendors to manage assembly build and quality
Proficiency with Solidworks and advanced top-down design modeling methods
Proficiency with Simulation and Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.)
Proficiency with PDM and PLM experience (Team Center), including change control process
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/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 Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.