Robotics Electrical Engineer, Amazon Robotics
DESCRIPTION
The Amazon Robotics team is seeking broad, curious engineers to join our robotic manipulation team. We holistically design, build, and deliver end-to-end robotic systems. Our team is also responsible for core infrastructure and tools that serve as the backbone of our robotic applications, enabling roboticists, machine learning scientists, software engineers, and hardware engineers to deploy systems in the field.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute new servo motor driven subsystems from concept to production including design, verification, certification and field support.
- Execute board design revisions: schematic updates, layout updates, coordination of BOM and build procurement.
- Develop code for board bring-up and manufacturing functional test using multiple programming languages, including C, Python, PLC Structured Text, LabView on PC, PLC, and embedded processor platforms.
- Drive, motor and encoder subject matter expert: deep-dive drive electronics issues, optimize drive configuration, develop and execute tests to verify functionality.
- Cabling design, fabrication, documentation, and QC ownership to aid integration of new motors and sensors.
- Operations contribution: develop field support hardware diagnostics tools, documents, and training to resolve issues in high complexity FC system installations.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 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 actively make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Electrical Engineering (or similar field)
- 1-3 years of experience working with custom industrial motor drive electronics with Ethernet or EtherCAT based fieldbus communications.
- 1-3 years of experience with schematic entry and layout tools. Altium preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience with common laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, bench supplies,)
- 1-3 years of experience with new board bring up and debug (either hardware or software)
- 1-3 years experience with Python, and C. Ability to leverage programing skills to rapidly transition to new languages and unfamiliar platforms. Background on PC, PLC, and embedded MCU programming environments.
- 1-3 years of experience building with quick prototype platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc..…)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full development life cycle (software, hardware, networks), including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
- Experience with hardware and software integration, and real-time systems
- Experience with robotics and/or factory automation
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.