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# Robotics Hardware Engineer II, Manipulation Robotics

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $117,300.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Hardware Design, Mobile Robots, Hardware Infrastructure, Ansys
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/39BBDD15877A4423AE0EE1412BFC433F/job/

## About the Role

* 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
 * Experience with prototyping and implementation
 * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
 * Proficiency with computer-aided design software, * Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
 * Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
 * Knowledge of industrial automation systems and motion control principles
 * Experience working in cross-functional product development environments

## Description

Join Amazon Robotics and help shape the future of automation by designing and delivering premier robotic hardware solutions that transform how we serve customers worldwide. In this role, you'll partner with talented engineers to solve complex mechanical problems, taking innovative designs from concept through production while seeing the direct impact of your work on real-world operations at scale., As an Mechanical Engineer in the Manipulation Workcell Hardware team you will:

 * Design and develop robotic work cell hardware from concept through production, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and validation collaboration with cross-functional teams
 * Integrate industrial automation and motion control systems into functional work cells, and specify components such as motors, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and safety systems
 * Conduct mechanical systems analysis using finite element analysis tools and traditional calculations to validate design performance
 * Create comprehensive design documentation including drawings, requirements, functional specifications, and validation plans to support future iterations and compliance
 * Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and vendor partners to ensure successful product launch and ongoing support

A day in the life

As a Mechanical Hardware Development Engineer on our Manipulation Workcell Hardware team, your day might involve deep technical analysis of mechanical and mechatronic components, presenting your product vision to program stakeholders and customers, or traveling on-site to partner directly with teams using your hardware solutions. You'll tackle the challenges inherent in designing state-of-the-art robotic work cells, working in a fast-paced environment where you'll partner with systems engineers, software developers, project managers, quality specialists, and safety teams. Your work spans the full product lifecycle-from initial specifications and design through prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing at scale.


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