Sr Gear Engineer, Amazon Robotics

In this role, you will own the end-to-end design and manufacturing readiness of high-performance gear systems for Amazon’s robotic platforms. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-efficient gears at the scale of Amazon’s operations. You will translate concept designs into production-ready solutions, partnering with internal teams and external vendors. The role offers the chance to shape robotics that safely operate alongside humans in dynamic environments, impacting automation across fulfilment and logistics. This is an opportunity to advance cutting-edge gear technology in a high-velocity, collaborative setting.

• Own design, analysis, and design-for-manufacturing of gear systems for robotic platforms at scale
• Manage gear vendors and contract design partners
• Bring precision gear systems from concept through volume manufacturing
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs
• Interpret, modify, and develop mechanical/electrical drawings
• Leverage design software to optimize gear performance (KISSsoft, MASTA, ROMAX)
• Deliver solutions under fast-paced, high-collaboration environment

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or equivalent
• Experience designing complex automated material handling equipment, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing systems
• Experience with vendors or partners
• Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical/electrical drawings
• Experience with design software (KISSsoft, MASTA, ROMAX or equivalent)
• Experience delivering designs from concept to volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and SOPs
• Preferred: proven track record delivering large-scale, complex design projects

• strong collaboration
• analytical mindset
• effective communication
• gear design across diverse gear types
• design-for-manufacturing
• vendor management and partner coordination