Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Scout

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Are you inspired by building new technologies that directly benefit customers? Do you dream of being at the forefront of autonomous system technologies? Would you enjoy working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, start-up like environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you've got to check out the Amazon Scout team.

We’ve been hard at work developing a new, fully-electric delivery system – Amazon Scout – designed to get packages to customers using autonomous and supporting devices. These devices were created by Amazon, are the size of a small cooler, and roll along sidewalks at a walking pace. We developed Amazon Scout at our research and development lab in Seattle, ensuring the devices can safely and efficiently navigate around pets, pedestrians and anything else in their path.

To learn more about Amazon Scout, check out our Amazon Day One Blog post here: http://amazon.com/scout

Job overview:

As an Amazon Scout mechanical engineer, you will work in an interdisciplinary team to develop, design and test innovative architectures for the Amazon Scout robot and supporting solutions. You will drive key aspect of the design and validation of electro-mechanical systems from concept to production. You will deep dive on the technical and scalable feasibility of a solution, and work with outside partners to deliver reliable and robust systems.

Responsibility includes:
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, documentation, validation and testing
- Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· MS in Mechanical Engineering
· 3+ years of experience designing complex mechatronics/robotics systems
· Good understanding of system engineering and requirements gathering
· Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and partnering closely with other hardware disciplines to deliver fully integrated real-world solutions
· Experience working with overseas vendors to manage component build and quality
· Experience designing structures using extrusions
· Experience in Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and GD&T
· 3+ years documenting designs in accordance with ASME Y14.5
· Good understanding of the various stages of the Product Development Process
· Proficiency with CREO
· Proficiency with Simulation and Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS)
· Proficiency with PDM and PLM experience, including change control process

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· BS in Mechanical Engineering
· 5+ years of experience in the design of electro-mechanical products and equipment
· 3+ years of hands-on experience with the ability to fabricate and test proof-of-concept prototypes with a mix of mechanical and electrical components
· Ability to effectively communicate concepts and proposals through design reviews
· 3+ years of CREO or similar CAD software experience with knowledge of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies, drawings and configuration management
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills