Member of Technical Staff - Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics

We are seeking a Member of Technical Staff — Mechanical Engineer to lead the structural and electromechanical design of advanced high degree-of-freedom robotic systems within a frontier AI and robotics Basic qualifications: - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent - 6 to 10+ years in designing mechanical systems for robotics or complex electromechanical products. - Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape, or equivalent). - Hands-on experience building prototypes, integrating hardware, and troubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical issues. - Understanding of actuator and motor selection for complex robotic applications, including sizing for torque, speed, and thermal performance. - Experience with wire/cable harness design and routing in compact mechanical systems. - Familiarity with integrating sensing and compute elements into mechanical designs. - Experience with structural analysis practices and tools (e.g. FEA/Ansys), thermal analysis, and material selection. - Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and exposure to volume production (100+ units). Preferred: - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production - Experience with the project management of technical projects - Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or equivalent - Experience working on robotic manipulators or high-DOF electromechanical systems - Exposure to designing, testing and validation for compliance (design for safety) and environmental factors (thermal, vibration, ingress protection, etc.) - Basic familiarity with controls or embedded system concepts for integrated design work. - Experience with formal engineering documentation and design review processes in a corporate R&D setting 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.