Sensor Electrical Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Description

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Sensor Electrical Engineer to work on system design, implementation and release to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, analog and digital circuit design, possess good communication skills, and have complete ownership of development and productization of a sensor system. The candidate will have strong technical expertise to deliver unsupervised, as well as great leadership skills to work with internal customers and external partners.

Key job responsibilities

• Oversee an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing and certification.
• Develop requirements, functional specifications, DVT plans and test procedures.
• Build and facilitate concept prototype systems consisting of a mix of in house and OTS components.
• Design, implement and debug embedded systems, analog, and digital circuits.
• Facilitate product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments.
• Research and advocate for new technologies and projects to help the business.
• Oversee characterization of new internally developed or OTS sensors.
• Write papers to drive strategic initiatives for Amazon Robotics.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide advice and direction to outside projects/other groups.
• Participate in program and design reviews.
• Ensure program goals are met, working outside of your comfort zone.
• Provide structure where there is ambiguity
• Present work through papers and presentations at internal conferences.
• Oversee development contracts with outside vendors.
• Be comfortable communicating clearly and succinctly in writing and verbally with leadership.
  
  

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
  
  

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• 10 years of hardware engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in technical support, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• 5 years of proficiency with PCB CAD platforms (Altium Designer, Cadence, or similar EDA tools)
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Expert in schematic entry, layout tools and design for manufacturability
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design
• Knowledge of power electronics, signal integrity, and EMC/EMI considerations
• Experience with component selection, sourcing, and vendor management
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for testability
• Experience architecting multi-sensor systems from requirements through production, including sensor selection and trade-off analysis across modalities (e.g., optical, depth, ToF), signal chain design, power budgeting, and integration of sensing, compute, and data-processing subsystems into a cohesive electrical architecture
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Experience with embedded systems
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Specialized Experience:
• Experience in robotics, automation, or industrial systems
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with mechanical systems integration
  
  

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, MA, North Reading - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Westboro - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10421823