Senior Electrical Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to work on system design, implementation and release to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, complex analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, possess good communication skills, own a large component of a system, and lead a team of Electrical Engineers. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in a team setting.

Key job responsibilities

• Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing and certification
• Leading and supporting 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 understanding of technical principles and concepts in Electrical Engineering
• Writing and developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
• Architecting, designing and implementing complex embedded system, analog and digital circuit design and systems debugging
• Supporting product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments
• Execute tasks to tight schedules
• Establish development processes to meet industry standards for functionally safe control systems (IEC 61508). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• 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
• Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Expert in schematic entry, layout tools and design for manufacturability (familiarity with OrCAD Capture and Cadence Allegro tool flow is a plus)
• Experience designing high volume printed circuit boards with design-for-cost targets
• Experience designing complex schematics containing analog and digital electronics including boards with FPGA’s, microcontrollers or microprocessors.
• Experience with mixed signal designs
• Experience with serial communication interfaces (CAN, SPI, Ethernet, USB, etc.).
• 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
• Extensive system design interfacing to a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems and debugging experience
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
• Experience identifying and resolving complex issues
• Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills
• Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program
• Experience applying IEC 60204 and/or IEC 61508 machinery safety standards preferred
• Experience designing, developing and certifying safety rated hardware systems is desirable
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving EMI/EMC issues

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/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.