Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics

Description About the Role:

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for building complex robotic systems from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of structural and electromechanical design, who thrives in hands-on environments and has experience taking high-performance robots from concept to production.

You will work on the mechanical and system architecture of advanced robotics platforms, including high degree-of-freedom systems, where considerations such as actuator selection, thermal constraints, cabling, sensing integration, and manufacturability are critical. This is a cross-disciplinary role requiring close collaboration with electrical, software, and AI research teams.

Beyond day-to-day hardware development, this role also provides exciting avenues to contribute to innovative research projects. Whether you’re interested in mechatronics, sensor integration, or novel actuation methods, you’ll find opportunities to explore your research interests while building real-world systems that advance in the field of high degree-of-freedom robotics.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform kinematic, dynamic, and structural analyses to inform mechanical design and optimizations of components and subsystems of high-DoF robots
• Specify and integrate actuators and motors for high-torque density applications in high-degree-of-freedom systems.
• Contribute to thermal management strategies for motors, sensors, and embedded compute hardware.
• Integrate sensors such as lidar, stereo cameras, IMUs, tactile sensors, and compute modules into compact, functional assemblies.
• Design and route cabling and wire harnesses, ensuring reliability, serviceability, and thermal/electrical integrity.
• Prototype and test mechanical systems; support hands-on builds, debug sessions, and field testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system-level failures or performance issues and implement design improvements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to transition prototypes into scalable builds (10s–100s of units).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in electrical engineering, controls, perception, and research to meet research and product goals.

About The Team Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) is the team at Amazon building the next generation of embodied intelligence. FAR drives the development and implementation of advanced AI models within Amazon’s operations that enable robots to see, reason, and act on the world around them, supporting a number of different warehouse automation tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
• 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical design for robotics, automation, or electromechanical products (internships and academic projects count)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape, or equivalent)
• Experience building prototypes, assembling hardware, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles including statics, dynamics, and material properties

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems

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.

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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, CA, San Francisco - 122,600.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3177006