Amazon

Sr Gear Design Engineer, Amazon Robotics, Amazon Robotics

Amazon$137K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Experience in gear mechanism design and analysis for robotics and automation
  • Proven ability to manage external vendors and design partners
  • Proficiency in gear design software like KISSsoft or equivalent
  • Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of high-performance gear systems for robotic platforms
  • Analyze gear mechanisms to ensure top performance
  • Oversee production processes for precision gear systems
  • Collaborate with external vendors for gear component designs
  • Develop strategies for bringing gear systems from concept to production
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Gear Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and production of high-performance gear systems for our robotic platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in gear mechanism design-including planetary, harmonic, cycloidal, and custom gear trains-and a proven ability to manage external gear vendors and contract design partners. This candidate must combine strong analytical skills with hands-on experience bringing precision gear systems from concept through volume manufacturing, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field

- Experience in gear mechanism design and analysis for robotics, automation, or precision machinery

- Experience managing external vendors and co-design partnerships for gear components

- Experience with gear design software (KISSsoft, MASTA, ROMAX, or equivalent)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on gear/power transmission systems

- Experience designing compact, high-torque-density gear trains for robotics or aerospace applications

- Familiarity with AGMA/ISO gear standards and rating methods

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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