Amazon R&D Mechatronics Engineer Packaging Innovation MSP 

United States, Massachusetts 

468724805

Key job responsibilities
- Conceptualize, develop, and simulate new packaging machinery and automation designs
- Execute the electrical design workstreams encompassing the panel design, motor & drive sizing, electrical load calculations, system I/O architecture and layout, wireway placement and design, safety/guarding, and incorporation ancillary systems at the project / platform level while ensuring the technical, cost and timeline objectives are achieved
- Deliver engineering workstreams including panel design and layout, power calculations, safety analysis and compliance with appropriate regulations (UL, CSA, CE, etc..) electrical schematics, electrical hardware selection including HMI, PLC, servo axis controllers and drives, VFD’s and I/O racks
- Partner with with the Mechanical Engineering member(s), ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for electrical schematics, BOM, I/O’s and subsystem programs- Monitor and leverage new technologies to improve functionality

- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- 3+ years packaging machinery development experience
- Proven experience in advanced motion control platforms including but not limited to linear drives, high axis count servo platforms, and robotics
- Proficiency in 3D design and simulation software

- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 3+ years packaging machinery design experience
- Knowledge of packaging machinery safety standards
- Operations and packaging materials/supply chain experience
- Advanced simulation and controls programming expertise
- Knowledge of the patent processes