Amazon Postdoctoral Scientist , Amazon Robotics

Amazon is looking for talented Postdoctoral Scientists to join our Amazon Robotics team for a one-year, full-time research position.The host team is developing novel approaches to mobile robot operation to carry a wide range of loads and perform different roles in Amazon logistics. These robots are used in automating material handling throughout the fulfillment and sortation processes. The team focuses in multi-robot coordination and planning, while developing cost-sensitive solutions.The postdoc is expected to develop novel control and planning algorithms for a fleet of agile robots, working closely with mechanical engineers. Experience with hands-on development and bring-up of robotic systems would be a significant contribution to team goals.Key job responsibilities• Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon’s vibrant and diverse global science community.• Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills.• Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent cutting-edge techniques in your area(s) of expertise.• Be comfortable with a fast-paced work with a lot of unknowns and hands-on engagement.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• PhD in a relevant field, received within 2 years of starting the program• Proven publication record in Robotics Control and Path Planning for mobile robots * Experience in multi-robot planning* Proficiency in technologies relevant to the subfield ...

Amazon Robotics - Program Manager (PM) Summer Intern 2025

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Key job responsibilities* Manage one large, or multiple smaller projects in a manufacturing environment * Project size and quantity is dependent upon candidate comfort level as well as business project priority at the time of hire* Take on a leadership role for projects that may span various aspects of manufacturing operations* Leverage and develop project management skills including: Development of project schedules using MS Project, or other chart tool of choice and Managing a risk register, including identifying, assessing and mitigating risks * Gather and analyze project data for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), crafting reports and dashboards, while utilizing insights to shape program priorities* Interface cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams to deliver project requirements * Drive continuous improvement initiatives by planning and implementing lean projects within the company, collaborating with multiple stakeholders in the development and delivery of related content and trainingA day in the lifeIf 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- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering Management, Project Management, or a similar degree- Must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January - June 2025- Graduation is December 2025 or later ...

Amazon Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2025

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 cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements 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 Applied Science Interns and Co-ops with a passion for robotic research to work on cutting edge algorithms for robotics. Our team works on challenging and high-impact projects within robotics. Examples of projects include allocating resources to complete a million orders a day, coordinating the motion of thousands of robots, autonomous navigation in warehouses, identifying objects and damage, and learning how to grasp all the products Amazon sells. As an Applied Science Intern/Co-op at Amazon Robotics, you will be working on one or more of our robotic technologies such as autonomous mobile robots, robot manipulators, and computer vision identification technologies. The intern/co-op project(s) and the internship/co-op location are determined by the team the student will be working on.Please note that by applying to this role you would be considered for Applied Scientist summer intern, spring co-op, and fall co-op roles on various Amazon Robotics teams. These teams work on robotics research within areas such as computer vision, machine learning, robotic manipulation, navigation, path planning, perception, optimization and more. Learn more about Amazon Robotics: https://amazon.jobs/en/teams/amazon-roboticsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field- Degree program must be based in the United States with an expected graduation of December 2025 or later- Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op- At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or related- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences ...

Amazon Robotics - Business Intelligence Engineer Co-op - Spring & Fall 2025

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.Amazon Robotics internship/co-op/full-time opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January to June 2025 or July to December 2025.Key job responsibilities- Analyze historical data to gauge relative performance metric changes, highlighting causation. - Analyze data related to storage solutions to evaluate expected vs actual system performance and entitlement- Work with partner teams to onboard data from other Amazon data providers- Write queries to pull data and act as a thought partner through the design phase of CI & NPI solutions- Support existing dashboards making edits to the underlying SQL, metric definitions, and customer facing visualizations- Evaluate and observe data practices in your own work and throughout the team, always insisting on the highest standards- Recognize and implement best practices and automation opportunities for reporting and analysisBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Are enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree in statistics, business analytics, data analytics, data science, computer science or related field- Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States- Are 18 years of age or older- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum ...

Amazon Robotics - Data Science Co-op - 2025

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 students to join us for a 5-6 month internship (full-time, 40 hours per week) as Data Science Co-op.Please note that by applying to this role you would be considered for Data Scientist spring co-op and fall co-op roles on various Amazon Robotics teams. The internship/co-op project(s) and location are determined by the team the student will be working on.Learn more about Amazon Robotics: https://amazon.jobs/en/teams/amazon-roboticsAbout the teamAmazon empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field- Degree program must be based in the United States with an expected graduation of December 2025 or later- Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op- At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience within relevant science disciplines such as Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Computer Vision, Optimization, or related- At least 1 year of experience working as a data scientist or a similar role involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling, and communication- At least 1 year of experience using data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) ...

Amazon Robotics - Data Scientist (New Grad)

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.Key job responsibilitiesWe are seeking an enthusiastic Data Scientist to:- Design and implement state-of-the-art solutions for never-before-solved problems. - Collaborate closely with other research and robotics experts to design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways to improve Amazon Robotics analytics to optimize the Customer experience. - Partner with technology and product leaders to solve business problems using scientific approaches. - Build new tools and invent business insights that surprise and delight our customers. - Work to quantify system performance at scale, and to expand the breadth and depth of our analysis to increase the ability of software components and warehouse processes. - Work to evolve our library of key performance indicators and construct experiments that efficiently root cause emergent behaviors. - Engage with software development teams and warehouse design engineers to drive the evolution of the Amazon Robotics system, as well as the simulation engine that supports our work.A day in the lifeAs a member of the Software Research and Data Science (SWRDS) team, there are multiple different paths you can take. For example, you may conduct deep dive analysis of both structured and unstructured robotics field analyses. Some of our team members focus on modeling, pipelines and tooling work, while others focus more on analytic work. We also have team members working on early-concept solution analysis (leveraging simulations, ML-based models, experimenting with new solutions). About the teamThe Amazon Robotics Software Research and Data Science (SWRDS) team builds and runs simulation experiments and delivers analyses that are central to understanding the performance of the entire Amazon Robotics system. This includes operational and software scaling characteristics, bottlenecks, and robustness to “chaos monkey” stresses -- we inform critical engineering and business decisions about Amazon’s approach to robotic fulfillment.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of professional or military experience- 1+ year of relevant academic research or industry experience within relevant science disciplines such as Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Computer Vision, Optimization, or related field- 1+ year of experience using data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) ...

Amazon Robotics - Embedded Firmware Co-op - July to December 2025

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 these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting 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 new improvements every day.This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from July-December 2024. Come join us in North Reading, MA, or in our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA!Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for co-ops to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities. Remote and hybrid flexibility is available for this role. Amazon Robotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfilment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated computer engineering or robotics student to assist with firmware development, testing, and support for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have had experience with and interest in embedded system design, possess good communication skills, and enjoy problem solving both independently and in team settings. This position reports directly to the Firmware Manager.The Firmware Engineering Co-op will be responsible for: - Assisting the firmware team in writing code, scripts, and tests for our current and next generation of robotic systems - Assisting an interdisciplinary team of engineers in the execution of product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing, and certification - Having an understanding of and interest in the technical principles, theories, and concepts in embedded firmware development and testing BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently working towards a BS in Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a similar field and must have at least one semester of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) role from July-December 2025- Classroom and project experience in developing embedded systems, firmware, and/or control systems- Prior internship or co-op experience in a similar field ...

Amazon Robotics - Front End Engineer (FEE) Co-op - July-Dec 2024

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from July-December 2024. Come join us in North Reading, MA, or in our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA!The Simulation Execution Analysis & Management Team at Amazon is seeking passionate and talented software development engineers to help build out our suit of tools used to simulate and explore new robotic solutions. Our team is challenged with high impact projects, including the evaluation of creative ideas that will pave the way for the future of Amazon’s fulfillment and delivery network.We are developing AWS-based tools to automate execution and evaluation of discrete-event simulation experiments. If you are looking to get hands-on experience building utilizing the full development lifecycle at Amazon and utilizing the latest AWS technologies then this is the job for you. The ideal candidates have previous co-op or extensive project experience in front-end development utilizing REACT.As a Front End Engineer Co-Op, you will:· Identify and develop software solutions to current business problems· Work with your manager and team to create milestones and deliverables· Participate in daily scrums and reviews with development teams· Develop design documentation and lead reviews with other engineers· Write code and unit tests and integrate code with other software components· Work directly with customers to test software prototypes and incorporate feedback· Utilize Amazon Robotics and Amazon engineering tools, processes and technologiesCurrently, the position is planned to be in the Boston, MA office. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:North Reading, MA, USA | Westborough, MA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between July 15 to December 20, 2024- Completion of at least junior year of degree program is required, graduating in December 2024 or later- Working towards B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, applied math or other algorithmic-centric discipline- Experience in one of the following languages: JavaScript/NodeJS, Python, Java, or C++ ...

Amazon Robotics - Hardware Development Engineer Co-op - July to December 2025

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 these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting 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 new improvements every day. Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineering student to join our Hardware Engineering teams for a Co-op assignment. The candidate will have the opportunity work with senior engineering staff on new and existing tools, mechanisms, modules and systems. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys problem solving and can potentially handle multiple parallel tasks. This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from July to December 2024. Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based in the Greater Boston Area, in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for co-ops to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Co-op Responsibilities:· Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to design and analyze mechanisms, modules or systems· Model and detail solutions in hand sketches and SolidWorks· Analyze components and systems using standard tools including SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) as well as hand calculations· Participate in brainstorming sessions· Build models and prototypes· Conduct testing· Support staff writing ECO's, specifications and plansBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Junior year or beyond in Mechanical Engineering program with at least a semester left of school after completion of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between July to December 2025- Solid understanding of principles, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering- Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation Finite Element Analysis tools ...

Amazon Robotics - Hardware Engineer Co-op - Spring 2025

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 these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting 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 new improvements every day.Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfilment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineering student to join our Hardware Development Engineering team for a Co-op assignment. The candidate will have the opportunity work with senior engineering staff on existing and new and existing tools, mechanisms, modules and systems. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys problem solving and can potentially handle multiple parallel tasks. This position reports to a Hardware Development Engineer on the Amazon Robotics team. This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from January to June 2025. Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based in the Greater Boston Area, in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for interns to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Co-op Responsibilities:· Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to design and analyze mechanisms, modules or systems· Model and detail solutions in hand sketches and SolidWorks· Analyze components and systems using standard tools including SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) as well as hand calculations· Participate in brainstorming sessions· Build models and prototypes· Conduct testing· Support staff writing ECO's, specifications and plans· Create GD&TA day in the lifeIf 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- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar degree- Must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January - June 2025- Graduation is December 2025 or later ...

Amazon Robotics - Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2025, Robotics Technical Operations

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.This role is a 6 month co op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from January thru June 2025. Amazon Robotics Co-op opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will be responsible for delivering and supporting operations and production projects by partnering with Amazon Robotics Tech Ops Engineering process owners and other cross-functional team members. This Co-op will be responsible for: - Creating mechanisms, processes, and/or documentation to improve material approval process or production floor operations - Gather, analyze and document functional/technical requirements for new projects, enhancements to existing solutions and production issues reported by end users - Drive resolutions within supply chain network and address manufacturability, production or design issues - Propose design changes that will enhance product manufacturability and testability - Qualify supplier production processes based on dimensional data, control plans, PFMEAs - Design and implement into production manufacturing tools and fixturesA day in the lifeIf 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- Are enrolled in a co-op program at your university- Are 18 years of age or older ...

Amazon Robotics - Reliability Engineer Intern/Co-op

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 these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting 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 new improvements every day.Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfilment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineering student to join our Hardware Development Engineering team for a Co-op assignment. The candidate will have the opportunity work with senior engineering staff on existing and new and existing tools, mechanisms, modules and systems. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys problem solving and can potentially handle multiple parallel tasks. This position reports to a Hardware Development Engineer on the Amazon Robotics team. Amazon Robotics intern/co-op opportunities will be based in the Greater Boston Area, in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for interns to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Co-op Responsibilities:-Supporting field failure investigations through the CAPA process, identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions-Supporting the standard work of the Quality, Reliability and Failure analysis team-Statistical analysis of field performance data and KPIs-Hardware root cause analysis in the labKey job responsibilitiesIn this role you will support the quality and reliability of Amazon Robotics products deployed across Amazon’s global operations. Partnering with development teams to drive lessons learned into new product designs, you will conduct analysis of field failures to identify product risks. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers to prioritize opportunities for product improvement and drive corrective and preventative actions.A day in the lifeIf 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- Must be currently enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor's (or higher) in an engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar- Strong problem-solving and debugging experience related to hardware, software, subsystems, and firmware- Experience in testing electronics and/or electro-mechanical products in a lab setting- Proficiency with Minitab, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access- Must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January - June 2025- Graduation is December 2025 or later ...

Amazon Robotics - Research Scientist Intern - Summer 2025, Amazon Robotics

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 cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements 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. The Research Science team at Amazon Robotics is seeking interns with a passion for robotic research to work on cutting edge algorithms for robotics. Our team works on challenging and high-impact projects, including allocating resources to complete a million orders a day, coordinating the motion of thousands of robots, autonomous navigation in warehouses, and learning how to grasp all the products Amazon sells. We are seeking internship candidates with backgrounds in computer vision, machine learning, resource allocation, discrete optimization, search, planning/scheduling, and reinforcement learning. As an intern you will develop a new algorithm to solve one of the challenging computer vision and manipulation problems in Amazon's robotic warehouses. Your project will fit your academic research experience and interests. You will code and test out your solutions in increasingly realistic scenarios and iterate on the idea with your mentor to find the best solution to the problem. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research or similar with a graduation date after December 2025- Must be available and eligible for a full-time (40h/week) internship between May/June and August/September 2025- At least two years of relevant academic research in state-of-the-art approaches for at least one of computer vision, resource allocation, optimization, planning, machine learning, or reinforcement learning- Fluency in at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, or Matlab- Experience with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python ...

Amazon Robotics - Sensor Embedded Software Co-op - July to December 2025, Amazon Robotics

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 these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting 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 new improvements every day.This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from July to December 2025. Come join us in North Reading, MA, or in our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA!Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for co-ops to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities. Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics Sensor Team is seeking a talented and motivated computer engineering or robotics student to assist with firmware development, testing, and support for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have had experience with and interest in embedded system design, possess good communication skills, and enjoy problem solving both independently and in team settings. This position reports directly to the Sensor Software Manager.The Embedded Software Engineering Co-op will be responsible for: - Assisting an interdisciplinary team of engineers in the execution of product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing, and certification - Developing embedded software and python scripts for our current and next generation of sensor and robotic systems. - Having an understanding of and interest in the technical principles, theories, and concepts in embedded firmware development and testing BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently working towards a BS in Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a similar field and must have at least one semester of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) role from July to December 2024- Classroom and project experience in developing embedded systems, firmware, and/or control systems- Prior internship or co-op experience in a similar field- Working knowledge and experience programming with C/C++ and Python- Excellent written and oral communication skills- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail. ...

Amazon Robotics - Supply Chain Co-Op - Fall 2025, Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.This role is a 6 month co-op from July - December 2025. The Supply Chain team is seeking Spring 2025 Co-Op's with interest in supply chain purchasing, logistics, planning, procurement, and process improvement/data analyst. The successful candidate for this position will have a high sense of urgency, the ability to work cross functionally, and the desire to improve the outcome for our customers.Key job responsibilities• Developing an understanding of our Supply Chain and Systems and Tools processes and identify targets for improvement in transactional and operations efficiencies• Supporting the execution of supply chain cost/lead time, safety stock, procurement, planning, warehousing/logistics, and/or new product introduction programs, including the exploration of opportunities across multiple Amazon business units• Leading projects to automate our cross-functional processes between Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Deployment, and Engineering• Developing processes and mechanisms related to expanding capacity and programs in our Robotics Operations Center of Excellence• Developing efficient and accurate metrics and mechanisms for measuring and reporting supply chain performance. Support the introduction of new software/tools/dashboards• Actively support and foster a culture of inclusionA day in the lifeThe Supply Chain Co-Op works within the Supply Chain organization to support the development of business processes for the Supply Chain Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, and Systems and Tools teams. The Co-Op should have a good understanding of supply chain, operations, finance, and general business practices.About the teamThe Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and metrics. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in field of Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field* Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op* May 2026 graduation date or later* Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) co-op from July - December 2025 ...

Amazon Robotics - Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2025, Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics co-op & internship opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.This role is a 3 month internship from May - August 2025. The Supply Chain team is seeking Summer 2025 Interns with interest in supply chain purchasing, logistics, planning, procurement, and process improvement/data analyst. The successful candidate for this position will have a high sense of urgency, the ability to work cross functionally, and the desire to improve the outcome for our customers.Key job responsibilities• Developing an understanding of our Supply Chain and Systems and Tools processes and identify targets for improvement in transactional and operations efficiencies• Supporting the execution of supply chain cost/lead time, safety stock, procurement, planning, warehousing/logistics, and/or new product introduction programs, including the exploration of opportunities across multiple Amazon business units• Leading projects to automate our cross-functional processes between Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Deployment, and Engineering• Developing processes and mechanisms related to expanding capacity and programs in our Robotics Operations Center of Excellence• Developing efficient and accurate metrics and mechanisms for measuring and reporting supply chain performance. Support the introduction of new software/tools/dashboards• Actively support and foster a culture of inclusionA day in the lifeThe Supply Chain Intern works within the Supply Chain organization to support the development of business processes for the Supply Chain Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, and Systems and Tools teams. The Intern should have a good understanding of supply chain, operations, finance, and general business practices.About the teamThe Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and metrics. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in field of Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field* Currently enrolled in college/university and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the internship* Dec 2025 graduation date or later* Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) internship from May - August 2025 ...

Amazon Robotics - System Reliability Engineer Co-op - Summer/Fall 2025

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 these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting 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 new improvements every day.Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfilment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.We are seeking candidates with exceptional technical skills, a demonstrated capability to learn fast, and a strong interest in design for reliability and service. As part of this highly influential team, candidates have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with global teams within Amazon to contribute to the challenges and continuous innovation of the Amazon Robotic Systems.This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from July - December 2025. Amazon Robotics co-op opportunities will be based in the Greater Boston Area, in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for interns to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Co-op Responsibilities:As a System Reliability Engineer Co-op, you will contribute to the development of robotic solutions optimized for availability, life cycle cost and performance. • Support Design for Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability activities during new product development. • Develop reliability models for complex electro-mechanical systems• Support Failure Modes Effects Analyses for new products • Assist in the development and execution of reliability test plans and data collection strategies • Assess vendor reliability data• Advocate for the customer during the design process on failure modes, fault diagnostics and impacts to product supportability• Develop lifecycle support strategies and mechanisms for new products• Ensure supportability requirements and concerns are addressed for field launch• Work with customers to identify opportunities for improved maintenance strategies• Assist with processes to expand diagnostic capabilities improve ergonomics, and reduce troubleshooting time • Work with Learning team to develop and improve Amazon Robotics University technical manuals and training modulesA day in the lifeIf 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 teamAbout the team System Reliability Engineering is a team of experts in diverse engineering disciplines joined by a passion to astonish customers through solving complex optimization problems. We succeed by embracing ambiguity, moving at a fast pace, and supporting each other's growth.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Must be currently enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor's (or higher) in an engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar- Strong problem-solving and debugging experience related to hardware, software, subsystems, and firmware- Proficiency with Minitab, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access- Must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January - June 2025- Graduation is December 2025 or later ...

Amazon Robotics - Systems Engineer Co-op - Spring & Fall 2025

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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.Amazon Robotics internship/co-op/full-time opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month internship between January 2025 to June 2025 or July 2025 to December 2025Within Amazon Robotics, the Robotics Deployment Engineering team oversees the installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Amazon Robotics equipment within new and existing fulfillment centers. This field engineering-based role requires technical skills related to the deployment of robotic equipment including work with mechanical, electrical, networking, and software systems during a deployment. Training is provided on the specific systems that the engineers will be working on, though candidates should possess existing knowledge on the basic operations of robotics and networked mechanical and electrical systems prior to taking the position.The robotics systems that the Deployment Engineering Co-Op will be deploying may be in various phases of a product life cycle. The candidate will be expected to work to develop process documentation and modify the existing processes in partnership with project and program managers to drive business performance and sustainability. Proven technical knowledge, a love of field work, and a keen interest in diving deep into the workings of the many robotics systems that Amazon uses are critical to success in this role.This position requires up to 75% travel. Valid US drivers license required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in college/university working towards a BS degree in Engineering of closely related STEM field and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 3-month internship between May/June 2025 to July/August 2025.- Experience working on mechanical, electrical, IT networked, or software systems. - Understanding of data collection, reporting processes, and ability to make data-driven decisions. - Ability to read technical drawings and/or reading CAD models. - Ability to troubleshoot robotics systems, perform testing, monitoring robotics system performance, etc. - Ability to read and develop technical documentation and process instructions. - Willingness to work primarily in a construction or warehouse environment in a field-based role and travel extensively across the US. - Must be proficient in standard office software tools and processes. ...

Amazon Robotics - UX Co-op - 2025, Amazon Robotics UX 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 who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences. We invent new improvements 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 empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Amazon Robotics internship/co-op/full-time opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.Key job responsibilitiesThe UX team seeks a UX Co-op who is passionate about applying user-centered methods to real world product development. Qualified candidates are passionate about implementing design thinking and user-centered methods as an integrated part of an interdisciplinary product team. A successful candidate is curious and driven, with a proclivity to show designs, diagrams, and visual representations of both problems and solutions as they work toward understanding both the problem and the solution.As a UX Co-op, you may:- Collaborating with software and hardware development teams to develop user-centered design plans that meet business, user, and technical constraints and needs- Prioritize key features to meet user needs- Generating mockups of various levels of fidelity, from workflows to pixel-perfection- Test and validate designs throughout the design process - Contribute to the maintenance of a design systemAbout the teamThe UX team is involved with all user-facing products and systems developed at AR. These range from dashboards and monitoring displays that keep operations managers informed, to command panels that enable interaction with and diagnostics of manipulation arms for maintenance engineers, to workstations that empower associates to perform their duties in a safe, ergonomic, intuitive, and rewarding manner, to the handheld devices that alert associates to the tasks that most need their attention. We develop design artifacts to represent these user needs, design systems to empower scalable and usable interface development, and validation strategies to ensure AR products measurably improve user performance and experience.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Design, or other equivalent discipline- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h /week) 5-6 month internship, in-person in 2025- Design experience- Experience with Qualtrics or similar survey design tools ...

Applied Scientist - Motion Planning, Amazon Robotics

At Amazon Robotics, we design advanced robotic systems capable of intelligent perception, learning, and action alongside humans, all on a large scale. Our goal is to develop robots that increase productivity and efficiency at the Amazon fulfillment centers while ensuring the safety of workers.We are seeking an Applied Scientist to develop innovative and scalable solutions in motion planning for complex robotic systems. In this role, you will collaborate with a world-class team of experts in perception, machine learning, motion planning, and feedback controls to innovate and develop solutions for complex real-world problems.As part of your work, you will investigate applicable academic and industry research to develop, implement, and test solutions that support product features. You will also design and validate production designs. To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate a strong working knowledge of physical systems, a desire to learn from new challenges, and the problem-solving and communication skills to work within a highly interactive and experienced team. Candidates must show a hands-on passion for their work and the ability to communicate their ideas and concepts both verbally and visually.Key job responsibilities- Develop and optimize motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms for various robotic applications- Design and implement real-time control strategies for closed loop robotic systems- Conduct simulations and experiments to validate the performance of motion planning algorithms- Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to ensure scalable, real-time implementation of algorithms- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to deploy algorithms from initial prototyping to production-level implementationA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits for 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- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- 3+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals- 3+ years of industry or academic research experience in applied research and development in robotics, with a focus on motion planning for robotic systems. ...