Mechanical Engineer, RIVR

RIVR, an Amazon company, is building Physical AI by deploying autonomous robots for real-world doorstep delivery. Operating daily in diverse urban environments, RIVR's robots continuously learn from and navigate the millions of scenarios encountered during deliveries. By owning the full stack from software to hardware, RIVR is purpose-built for safety, reliability, and the customer from day one.

• Key job responsibilities
• Own the end-to-end delivery of components and mechanical assemblies contributing directly to our ground breaking technology.
• Apply structured engineering process techniques to identify, generate, record design concepts.
• Generate creative and technically-sound solutions to complex technical problems in time, cost and specifications.
• Develop and own the master 3D CAD and engineering drawings of components and assemblies along with assembly fixtures. And tooling.
• Deliver parts from early concept to tool sign-off, ensuring design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA) alongside CMs and tooling vendors.
• Create detailed hardware documentation, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical and firmware engineers to integrate PCBAs, wire harnesses, motors, and sensors into compact structures.
• Comply with industry’s best practices and actively improve internal design, review standards and engineering processes across the team.

Basic qualifications

• - Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace.
• - A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.
• - Proficient in CAD software for mechanical design.
• - Deep understanding of actuators, motors, materials, design for manufacturing, power transmission, mechanisms, and contemporary manufacturing technologies.
• - Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, contractors, and relationships with OEMs/ODMs.
• - Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.

Preferred qualifications

• - PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.
• - Familiarity with design for mass production.
• - Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.
• - Experience in managing a hardware team.
• - Experience interfacing with control systems and integrating electronics.

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