Senior Electrical Engineer, Amazon Robotics

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 pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems 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 guidance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to work on system design, implementation, and release to manufacturing for the next generation of industrial robotic systems and components. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in vision sensors, optics, complex analog and digital circuit design, possess strong communication skills, have the ability to own a large component of a system and guide a team of Electrical Engineers. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in team settings. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

• Key job responsibilities
• - Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing and certification
• - Lead and support a technical team on multiple projects in parallel
• - Coordinate all activities within the engineering discipline for the project.
• - Ensure coordination with other disciplines is effective for each project.
• - Thorough comprehension of technical principles and concepts in Electrical Engineering
• - Writing and developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
• - Architect, design, and implement complex embedded systems, analog and digital circuit design, and systems debugging
• - Supporting product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments
• - Execute tasks to fast-paced schedules

• A day in the life
• Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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 make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic qualifications

• - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• - 10+ years of new hardware products development experience
• - Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design
• - Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• - 5+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
• - Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions
• - Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead, or experience leading and influencing your team or organization
• - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• - Experience testing hardware/mechanical sub-components, research and data analysis skills, and/or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout best practices
• - Expert in schematic entry, layout tools and design for manufacturability (familiarity with OrCAD Capture and Cadence Allegro tool flow is a plus).
• - Proficient with PSPICE for analog circuit simulation.
• - Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.

Preferred qualifications

• - Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• - Experience with the project management of technical projects
• - Experience in problem solving and delivering results
• - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• - Experience in a customer-focused field or business
• - Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• - Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• - Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
• - Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
• - Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
• - Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
• - Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs
• - Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
• - Experience applying IEC 60204 and/or IEC 61508 machinery safety standards preferred.

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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