Sr. Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Applied Automation
AmazonSr. Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Applied Automation
AmazonLocation
North Reading, MA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/8/2026
Compensation
$137,300 - $185,700 per year
Job description
As a Senior Robotics Mechatronics Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will lead the design and development of next-generation robotic systems. This role involves integrating mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to create intelligent systems that operate at scale across fulfillment sites. You will guide a cross-functional team of engineers through the full design lifecycle, from concept to deployment. The position emphasizes innovation and collaboration to push the boundaries of autonomous machines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in robotics, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, systems engineering or related field
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
- Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
- Thorough understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in hardware development
- Extensive system design experience interfacing with a wide array of electro-mechanical subsystems
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and customer focused
- Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
Responsibilities
- Guide an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Design and integrate holistic electromechanical hardware solutions for complex, ambiguous problems with evolving requirements
- Create detailed design specifications, 3D models and schematics for mechatronic and robotic systems
- Develop and debug embedded systems, sensors and automation controllers to ensure reliable system performance
- Conduct simulation, evaluation, testing and validation of robotic and electromechanical systems against performance and safety standards
- Perform root cause analysis on system failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime
- Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launch and sustaining
- Manage vendor relationships, component procurement and supply chain integration to support production timelines
- Write functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures to ensure engineering rigor
- Drive continuous improvement and design for manufacturability across high volume production environments
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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