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Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Amazon

Location

North Reading, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/22/2026

Compensation

$117,300 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer, you will develop innovative hardware designs for robotic systems and enhance existing hardware to improve performance and customer experience. You will work with a collaborative team to take product designs from concept to production. The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to solve complex problems. You will also engage with various teams and vendors to ensure successful product launches.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience with prototyping and implementation
  • SolidWorks or similar CAD experience
  • Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
  • Thorough understanding of principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical engineering
  • Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
  • Experience evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
  • Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
  • Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
  • Experience designing and debugging tooled components
  • Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design
  • Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams
  • Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to ensure smooth product launches.
  • Write requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Exhibit thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership.
  • Design and adapt holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver automation solutions.
  • Create design of experiments and lead cross-functional automation of experiments.

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 Jul 17, 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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