Amazon Industrial Robotics is looking for a Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing embedded control systems and knowledge of machine safety and functional safety standards. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt established safety principles to new technologies. The engineer will work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams to ensure product safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems
• Experience with safety programs from concept through certification/regulatory process
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry applying standards to design and work products
• Experience with electronics systems including microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs

• Guide the design of controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment for use in a functionally safe product.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments, and safety analyses of robotics and industrial automation equipment.
• Write or review safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and verification and validation plans.
• Apply IEC industrial standards for the development lifecycle of a robotic control system.
• Collaboratively participate in interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production.
• Analyze failure modes of control circuits and identify mitigations and diagnostics.
• Drive projects to closure, ensuring systems meet regulatory requirements for certification.
• Ensure control systems comply with machinery safety standards.

• 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.