Robotics Hardware Engineer II, Manipulation Robotics

Join Amazon Robotics and help shape the future of automation by designing and delivering premier robotic hardware solutions that transform how we serve customers worldwide. In this role, you"ll partner with talented engineers to solve complex mechanical problems, taking innovative designs from concept through production while seeing the direct impact of your work on real-world operations at scale.

Key job responsibilities

As an Mechanical Engineer in the Manipulation Workcell Hardware team you will:

• Design and develop robotic work cell hardware from concept through production, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and validation collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Integrate industrial automation and motion control systems into functional work cells, and specify components such as motors, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and safety systems
• Conduct mechanical systems analysis using finite element analysis tools and traditional calculations to validate design performance
• Create comprehensive design documentation including drawings, requirements, functional specifications, and validation plans to support future iterations and compliance
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and vendor partners to ensure successful product launch and ongoing support

A day in the life

As a Mechanical Hardware Development Engineer on our Manipulation Workcell Hardware team, your day might involve deep technical analysis of mechanical and mechatronic components, presenting your product vision to program stakeholders and customers, or traveling on-site to partner directly with teams using your hardware solutions. You"ll tackle the challenges inherent in designing state-of-the-art robotic work cells, working in a fast-paced environment where you"ll partner with systems engineers, software developers, project managers, quality specialists, and safety teams. Your work spans the full product lifecycle-from initial specifications and design through prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing at scale.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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!

About the team

We are a partnership-focused team of engineers and innovators passionate about applying advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges. Our vision is to continuously improve robotic systems that enhance customer experiences in ways we"re still discovering. You"ll work alongside interdisciplinary teams across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, as well as external partners and vendors. Together, we"re dedicated to delivering integrated hardware solutions that set new standards for performance and reliability. Joining our team means being part of a group that values thorough engineering analysis, end-to-end ownership, and the shared mission of transforming automation.