Actuator Systems Engineer, Fauna

Every motion our robots make starts with an actuator, and we’re looking for an Actuator Systems Engineer to help us build better ones. This role is for someone who enjoys the full loop: building a model Basic qualifications: - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - PhD in EE, ME, Robotics, Physics, or a related field, or a Master’s degree in one of these fields and 4+ years of industry experience developing actuators, motors, or other electromechanical systems - Experience building models of electromechanical or thermal systems and validating them against test data - Hands-on experience testing and characterizing motors or actuators - Experience writing embedded motor control firmware in C or C++, and analyzing data in Python - Experience leading a technical project from early concept through validation Preferred: - Experience designing actuators for robots - Experience with brushless motor design, field-oriented control, or power electronics - Experience designing gear trains such as planetary, cycloidal, or harmonic drives - Experience with thermal modeling and with reliability or life testing - Experience taking an actuator design from prototype into production with suppliers - Publications or patents related to actuation, motor control, or electromechanical design Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,600.00 USD annually