Reliability Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.

Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. We design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.

We are actively seeking exceptional candidates who possess a blend of technical and customer-facing skills to successfully work in the development of Amazon Robotic Systems. This individual will require a unique combination of creativity and leadership skills. As part of this highly influential team, candidates have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with global teams within Amazon to contribute to the challenges and continuous innovation of the Amazon Robotic Systems.


Key job responsibilities
As a Reliability Engineer you will:
• Develop Reliability strategies for complex robotic solutions optimized for availability, life cycle cost, and performance.
• Define reliability requirements and allocations for complex systems.
• Develop Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) models and drive optimization of Amazon Robotics systems
• Explore and inform design trade-offs between reliability, performance, cost, schedule etc..
• Manage reliability risks through development through effective Failure Modes Effects Analyses and NUDD.
• Develop reliability test plans and data collection strategies.
• Expand and optimize diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), and error code reporting


A day in the life
Work as a member of development teams to identify, prioritize and mitigate risks to system reliability
Engage with cross-functional teams to develop reliability requirements, models, and manage risks.
Use statistics and engineering knowledge to design test plans, analyze results and solve issues.
Participate in design reviews.

About the team
Amazon Robotics Reliability Engineering is a team of experts in diverse engineering disciplines joined by a passion to astonish customers through solving complex optimization problems. We succeed by embracing ambiguity, moving at a fast pace, and supporting each other's growth.

Basic Qualifications

- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

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