Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Hardware Development Manager to head a team of cross functional engineers from concept to production for common sensing and compute technologies. Looking for leader to set a vision and lead the hardware development in the AI/ML space for Amazon Robotics. Must possess good communication skills, enjoy problem solving and collaborate closely across the company.
Key job responsibilities
- Owning the delivery of integrated electrical, mechanical, optic and compute products to market on time, in budget and at the targeted performance
- Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
- Developing and reporting performance metrics for the hardware engineering team to peers and executives
- Recruiting and developing great people; continually raises the bar
- Evaluating and identifying improvements to the overall design processes
- Maintaining high level of communications with cross-functional team, and partners
- Interfacing with engineering managers, product management, and/or program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. 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!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS / MS Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or similar field)
- 10+ years of experience in hardware design, 3+ years of management experience
- Familiar with industry standard CAD & FEA design tools, industry trends, sensors, and design for manufacturability.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a design team
- Ability to manage a process driven development mentality while also balancing time to market
- Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices
- Experience with the project management of technical projects a plus
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Robotics and/or automation Experience
- Proven track record of developing products for large volume production
- Experience managing challenging assignments with aggressive schedules
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
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