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Member of Technical Staff, Frontier AI & Robotics

Amazon· Hardware Development
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San Francisco, CAfull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Senior Hardware Assembly & Test Technician within Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics team, focusing on hands-on assembly, testing, and validation of electromechanical robotic hardware for prototype labs and transition toward production.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision assembly of electromechanical robotic systems and subsystems, including actuators, gearboxes, force/torque sensors, vision systems, wiring harnesses, and PCB assemblies, following engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly work instructions
  • Execute hardware acceptance testing, functional verification, and performance characterization for robotic components and integrated systems using standard and custom test equipment, documenting results in test records and quality systems
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams to identify and resolve integration issues discovered during assembly and test, implementing corrective actions and updating work instructions to prevent recurrence
  • Support prototype build cycles from initial kit preparation through final system checkout, maintaining build schedules and communicating proactively with engineering and program stakeholders on status, risks, and blockers
  • Perform quality inspections and maintain detailed build records, traveler documents, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) to ensure full traceability and compliance with quality standards
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and ESD-compliant lab environment; follow all safety protocols for handling high-voltage electronics, heavy robotic assemblies, and hazardous materials
  • Operate and maintain lab equipment including torque tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and custom test fixtures; escalate calibration and maintenance needs as required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline assembly processes, reduce cycle times, and improve build quality across prototype and small-batch production runs
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technicians, sharing best practices for precision assembly, test procedures, and quality documentation
  • Support transition from prototype to higher-volume production by developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs), assembly aids, and training materials
  • A day in the life: assemble subsystems and integrate components into advanced robotic platforms, test and verify, troubleshoot with engineers, and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience assembling and testing electromechanical systems, robotics hardware, or precision mechatronic assemblies in a lab, prototype, or manufacturing environment
  • Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly diagrams, and wiring documentation to build and test complex hardware assemblies
  • Demonstrated ability to perform functional and acceptance testing of electronic and electromechanical systems using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
  • Experience performing quality inspections and maintaining detailed build records, including assembly travelers, inspection checklists, and non-conformance documentation
  • Knowledge of ESD handling procedures, lab safety protocols, and best practices for working safely with high-voltage electronics and heavy mechanical assemblies

Skills

Required:Electrical schematics and mechanical drawings interpretationAssembly and test executionQuality documentation and NCR handling

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation support during application and hiring process
  • Pursuant to fair chance ordinances where applicable
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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