Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer, Amazon Robotics Hardware Test

DESCRIPTION

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply leading edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking a self-driven, enthusiastic individual to join the Failure Analysis (FA) Team at Amazon Robotics (AR) in Westborough MA. The team is responsible for non-destructive and destructive failure analysis (FA) on AR products and conducting advanced material characterization for guiding design and process changes. The hardware test team is a multi-disciplinary environment of mechanical/electrical/software/quality engineers and technicians dedicated to advancing the knowledge of robotics and how millions of customer orders are fulfilled every day.

The test engineer is responsible for the creation of test programs, plans and methods for subsystem verification tests and complete system verification and validation tests to support new technology and product development programs.

The hardware test engineer will work with hardware development engineers, technical operations (manufacturing engineering), and solutions engineering to define, execute and report on verification and validation tests.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform hands-on root cause analysis (RCA) and in-depth failure characterizations using advanced analytical tools. In addition, you will be recommending corrective actions and conveying results to the multi-functional team as well as upper management
• Collaborate with different teams (Design, Test, Reliability, Quality, Field support to identify root causes and drive resolution for failures originating in product development, production, and in the field
• Your expertise in materials science, mechanical, and polymer mechanics will be essential in identifying root causes and driving corrective actions to enable key product features, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with test engineering and design team for DOE planning and execution
• Evaluate and introduce new equipment and techniques to the failure analysis flow
• Write failure analysis reports, and deliver presentations, for customer and internal use, that elucidate the root cause of failure and may suggest possible solutions
• Validate and verify supplier and vendor FA
• Maintain RCA repository database, develop failure analysis SOPs and troubleshooting procedures/guidelines
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Help manage and train Failure Analysis Engineers and Technicians daily task and projects
• Lab organization and detailed documentation leading to effective FA reports

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!

About the team

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply leading edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Must have hands-on experience with materials sample preparation and understanding of a variety of materials characterization techniques (SEM, FTIR, CT/X-Ray, XRF analyzer, profilometers etc..) and fundamental FA methodology.
• Hands-on experience in material characterization of metal, polymer, composites, etc.
• Creating comprehensive technical reports with crisp and concise data for presenting to cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communications. Ability to communicate complex technical information in a simple, concise manner
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to work in a lab setting analyzing failures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or PHD in materials science or Metallurgical Engineering
• 5 years of proven experience in a FA
• Prior experience in a FA role using FA laboratory equipment, such as: optical digital microscopes, probes, and X-ray systems.
• Metallurgy knowledge (i.e. heat treatment, grain size, micro/macrostructure, case depth, microhardness, Rockwell hardness)
• Understanding of the failures in sensors used in robotic automation at the material and system level.
• Experience with and knowledge of a broad array of metals (carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, aluminum alloys, etc.), polymers, electronic packaging

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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