RIVR

Multimodal delivery robotics for urban logistics

Hardware Integration Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive, Aerospace, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, prototyping, or small-batch production of hardware systems is required.
Strong computer-aided design proficiency and expertise interpreting, modifying, and rapidly releasing mechanical engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and tolerance analysis, are required.
Experience communicating technical requirements to suppliers, clarifying manufacturing requirements, and managing engineering change processes is required.
Practical knowledge of assembly support, shop-floor troubleshooting, and component localization is required.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical support for production and assembly lines.
Clarify mechanical drawings, geometric tolerances, torque specifications, and assembly sequences to resolve real-time build issues.
Lead root-cause analysis for mechanical failures, structural defects, and assembly bottlenecks during build and testing phases.
Drive rapid design revisions and process improvements.
Coordinate directly with component suppliers and contract manufacturers to clarify drawing requirements and resolve manufacturing feasibility issues.
Issue engineering change notices.
Assist with early-stage mechanical setup and structural alignment for test rigs and testing fixtures.
Support structural mounting and wire harness routing for sensors and hardware components such as LiDAR, cameras, and RC units.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree or higher in Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.
Hands-on experience with test bench or rig setup and fixture design for electromechanical systems.
Experience transitioning research and development prototypes into small-batch setups.
Practical exposure to evaluating and integrating electronic peripherals such as LiDAR, cameras, RC controllers, and custom cable harnesses.
A solid grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals, including component working principles and hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills.

RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.

Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.

Job Description

As a Hardware Integration Engineer in our Shanghai office, you will serve as the technical anchor between Zurich design engineering, local assembly operations, and Chinese supply chain networks. While our Zurich team focuses on initial R&D prototypes, the Shanghai team drives hardware localization, component substitution, shop-floor assembly support, and structural testing as we evolve toward production-ready systems.

In this role, you will be primary hands-on responsible for resolving assembly line issues, answering technical clarifications on engineering drawings, performing root-cause failure analysis, and executing mechanical component localization. You will ensure our complex electromechanical systems move smoothly from early prototypes to robust, repeatable builds ready for real-world deployment.

What you’ll be doing

Core Responsibilities (Mechanical Focus):

Assembly & Shop-Floor Support: Provide on-site technical support for production and assembly lines. Clarify mechanical drawings, geometric tolerances, torque specs, and assembly sequences to resolve real-time build issues.

Failure Analysis & Design Iteration: Lead root-cause analysis for mechanical failures, structural defects, and assembly bottlenecks during build/testing phases; drive rapid design revisions and process improvements.

Supplier Technical Alignment & ECNs: Coordinate directly with component suppliers and contract manufacturers to clarify drawing requirements, resolve manufacturing feasibility issues, and issue engineering change notices (ECNs).

Cross-Functional & Integrated Responsibilities (Support):

Test Rig & Hardware Alignment: Assist in early-stage mechanical setup and structural alignment for test rigs and testing fixtures.

Peripheral Mounting & Wire Routing: Support the structural mounting and wire harness routing setup for sensors and hardware components (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, RC units).

What you must have

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive, Aerospace, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, prototyping, or small-batch production of hardware systems.

Strong CAD proficiency and deep expertise in interpreting, modifying, and rapidly releasing mechanical engineer in drawings (GD&T, tolerance analysis).

Proven experience in technical communication with suppliers, clarifying manufacturing requirements, and managing engineering change processes.

Practical knowledge in assembly support, shop-floor troubleshooting, and component localization.

Get some bonus points

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.

Hands-on experience with test bench/rig setup and fixture design for electromechanical systems.

Experience transitioning R&D prototypes into small-batch setups.

Practical exposure to evaluating and integrating electronic peripherals (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, RC controllers, custom cable harnesses).

Solid grasp of electrical engineering (EE) fundamentals, including component working principles and hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills

RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

About the Company

RIVR

Multimodal delivery robotics for urban logistics

RIVR develops multimodal robots for last-mile delivery and urban logistics. Its main product is a wheeled-legged robot that combines wheel-based efficiency with leg-based mobility to carry tools, materials, goods, and sensors over long distances in urban environments, enabling autonomous delivery with energy efficiency. The platform differentiates itself from competitors with a hybrid wheeled-legged design that offers higher payload, longer range, and better versatility than typical wheeled devices or lightweight drones. The company aims to improve urban last-mile delivery by providing adaptable robotic solutions that reduce energy use and lessen the need for human labor.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $25.5M
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2023

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