Lab Engineer III, Industrial Robotics

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.

We need engineers to help define the way we build and test our products and features in a start-up environment. You will be the quality advocate to enable delivery of high-quality software in collaboration with top-notch research scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers. If you are passionate about pioneering new technologies for the real world, inventing something new, and delivering great software, we want to talk to you.

A day in the life

As a lab engineer, you will be responsible for building and managing rapid prototypes and test equipment to support multiple areas of the program. An ideal candidate has a mix of skills and interests including networking, IT, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and software engineering and is interested in applying those skills to help build and maintain labs and test floors to develop and qualify a wide variety of products and technologies being developed at Amazon Robotics.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Experience with network equipment installation and configuration
• Experience troubleshooting and documenting findings, or experience in agile/scrum or related collaborative workflow
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and system level lab management
• Knowledge and hands-on knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, SSH, SNMP, Telnet and DNS)

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with lab safety, security and quality practices
• Experience with managing robotics or mechatronics labs
• System design interfacing to a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems and debugging experience
• Experience with configuring and maintaining VLANs
• Experience with 3D modeling packages (ProE/CREO, SolidWorks) 3D printers, and other prototyping equipment

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.