• 1 years of programming in Java, C , Python or related language experience
• PhD in Robotics or Engineering or MS with significant industry experience.
• 2 years of relevant Industry or academic applied research experience in low level Robotics, Controls or Mechatronics

We are looking for experienced scientists and engineers to explore new ideas, invent new approaches, and develop new solutions in the areas of Controls, Dynamic modeling and System identification.
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
Key job responsibilities
Applied Scientists take on big unanswered questions and guide development team to state-of-the-art solutions. We want to hear from you if you have deep industry experience in the Mechatronics domain and :

• the ability to think big and conceive of new ideas and novel solutions;
• the insight to correctly identify those worth exploring;
• the hands-on skills to quickly develop proofs-of-concept;
• the rigor to conduct careful experimental evaluations;
• the discipline to fast-fail when data refutes theory;
• and the fortitude to continue exploring until your solution is found

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
North Reading, MA, USA | Westborough, MA, USA

• PhD and 5 years of relevant industry, post-doc or academic applied research experience in Robotics or Mechatronics
• Experience in areas such as (but not limited to) impedance/force control, model predictive/adaptive control, optimization, state estimation
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical design of actuators: motors, gear boxes, and sensors
• Familiarity with developing controls systems for multi-DOF robots
• Drive and experience to apply algorithm research to real systems. Proven ability in developing practical solutions to complex problems.
• Strong record of patents and innovation or publications in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.

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