Member of Technical Staff, Frontier AI & Robotics

Join Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) team and play a hands-on, technically deep role in bringing the next generation of intelligent robotic systems to life. As a Robotics Lab & Support Engineer, Basic qualifications: - Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols, analyze log outputs, or automate basic tasks - 3+ years of hands-on experience building, testing, and troubleshooting electromechanical or robotic systems in a lab, prototype, R&D, or advanced manufacturing environment. - Demonstrated robotics experience - direct work with robotic platforms, articulated mechanisms, or complex mechatronic systems. - Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to build, test, and debug complex hardware. - Proven troubleshooting and debug skills spanning hardware and software: ability to systematically isolate faults across mechanical, electrical, and software domains and produce clear root-cause analyses. - Proficient with hand and torque tools, basic crimping and soldering, and steady work with small fasteners and connectors. - Demonstrated ability to perform functional and acceptance testing using standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers). - Experience performing quality inspections and maintaining detailed build records, including assembly travelers, inspection checklists, and non-conformance documentation. - Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and lab safety protocols for working with high-voltage electronics and heavy mechanical assemblies. Preferred: - Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent hands-on experience. - Experience assembling, integrating, and debugging high-DOF robotic systems including familiarity with actuators, motor drivers, force/torque sensors, IMUs, encoders, and vision/depth camera systems. - Scripting ability in Python and/or bash for test automation, calibration, and diagnostic tooling; familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 is a plus. - Experience with firmware flashing, CAN bus, EtherCAT, serial protocols, or other fieldbus/communication interfaces common in robotics. - Wiring harness fabrication experience including building to a pinout, connector assembly, and cable routing on moving assemblies. - Background in a robotics research lab, hardware startup, aerospace, or advanced R&D environment where rapid prototyping, tight engineering collaboration, and fast debug cycles are the norm. - Familiarity with structured root-cause methodologies (fault trees, 5-Why, FMEA) and experience with Docker, networking, CI/CD pipelines, or embedded Linux environments. - Experience with ERP systems, MES, PLM, or lab management tools for tracking inventory, build status, component traceability, and hardware/software revision control. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. null