Robotics Electrical Engineer - Velocity

Description

Design and build the electrical systems that power next-generation automation robots, working hands-on in our engineering lab to transform prototypes into production-ready solutions. You'll partner directly with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and technicians to create industrial control panels, integrate sensors and components, and solve complex technical challenges that impact Amazon's operational efficiency across hundreds of fulfillment centers.

Key job responsibilities
As an Electrical Engineer you will:
- Design industrial control panels using EPLAN, selecting and specifying components including PLCs, IPCs, motor drives, sensors, and safety devices to meet system requirements
- Research, evaluate, and select sensors, actuators, motors, and other electrical components for integration into automation systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Perform system-level electrical design and integration, ensuring electrical subsystems work cohesively with mechanical and software components across the complete automation platform
- Create wiring harness designs and electrical documentation, including connector specifications, wire routing, cable management, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials for prototype and production systems
- Build, assemble, and test prototype wiring harnesses and control panels in the lab, conducting electrical validation using standard equipment and iterating based on test results; aide field deployment and troubleshooting as needed

A day in the life
As an Electrical Engineer on our team, you'll focus on designing industrial control panels and developing electrical systems for robots that operate at scale across our fulfillment network. Your day might include selecting and specifying components like PLCs, motor drives, and sensors using EPLAN; researching and evaluating new electrical components for integration into automation systems; or building and testing prototype wiring harnesses in our lab. You'll work alongside mechanical and software engineers to ensure electrical subsystems integrate seamlessly with other components, then iterate quickly based on test results. Beyond regular design work, you may conduct electrical testing using oscilloscopes and multimeters, generate technical documentation like schematics and wiring diagrams, or assisting field deployment and troubleshooting at fulfillment centers to ensure systems perform reliably in real-world environments.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that assist you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team
We are a Hardware Development Engineering team operating in a highly partnership-focused, multi-disciplinary environment. Our group includes software engineers, controls engineers, data scientists, reliability engineers, and operations teams working collectively to design, prototype, and develop robots from early concept through production-ready integrated systems. We focus on ensuring our solutions meet customer experience, safety, regulatory, and business requirements before deployment. Our work spans the entire product development lifecycle—from concept generation and design down-selection through continuous improvement of deployed systems across hundreds of fulfillment centers in North America and Europe.

What sets us apart is our hands-on approach to solving complex technical challenges. We design and build custom mechanisms, develop novel automation solutions, and create robust mechanical and electromechanical systems while working directly in lab environments and fulfillment centers. Our contributions directly impact Amazon's operational efficiency and the customer experience for millions of packages shipped daily. We're excited to welcome someone who is equally dedicated to bringing innovative designs from prototype to production at scale.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- • 3+ years of experience designing industrial control panels or electrical systems for automated equipment
- • Experience with ECAD tools (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical)
- • Recent execution of a panel design in EPLAN (last 5 years or less).
- • Experience designing wiring harnesses and specifying industrial connectors
- • Experience working with PLCs, industrial sensors, and motor drives
- • Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
- • Familiarity with the NEC and UL 508A standards for industrial control panels and the NFPA79 standard for industrial machinery
- • Experience supporting equipment commissioning and troubleshooting in production or warehouse environments

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link, Profinet, CANOPEN)
- Experience with safety system design (safety PLCs, safety-rated devices, risk assessment per ISO 13849 or IEC 62443)
- Experience building prototype wiring harnesses and control panels
- Experience with IPCs and embedded computing platforms in industrial environments
- Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, and motion control applications
- Experience with signal conditioning and signal interfaces
- Working knowledge of EMI/EMC and radiated/conducted noise mitigation
- Experience scaling a design to volume manufacturing

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.