Hardware Development Engineer II, MTAC Embedded & Vision Systems (EVS), NPI (L5)

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 enhance our customers' experience in ways we cannot even imagine yet. Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers comes 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.

The Amazon Robotics (AR) organization develops and oversees testing of high-quality robotics using automated solutions. It is a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and embraces multi-talented, hardworking, technology-driven individuals. In this role, you will act as a Sustaining Test Development Engineer, accountable for developing, supporting, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the manufacturing test systems that sustain our production lines across internal factories and contract manufacturing (CM) sites.

This position primarily focuses on test development and sustaining engineering for electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), sensors, and vision systems. You will maintain test station uptime, investigate failures to root cause, and optimize automated test solutions to drive improvements in product yield, test coverage, and reliability. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented engineer with a proven track record of sustaining automated test systems in a High-Volume Manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Product Sustaining and Support Engineering team within Amazon Robotics.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing test software using Python, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand for automated test execution across multiple product lines
- Develop and integrate test sequences in NI TestStand for production-level functional, parametric, and calibration testing
- Create and maintain custom test fixture designs, interface boards, and wiring harnesses for DUT connectivity
- Develop instrument control drivers and DUT communication APIs using Python, LabVIEW, and/or C/C++
- Partner with product design teams to define Design for Testability (DFT) requirements and implement test strategies from NPI through volume production
- Analyze test data, establish statistical pass/fail limits, and drive yield improvements using SPC, GR&R, and Cp/Cpk methodologies
- Debug and troubleshoot complex test failures spanning software, firmware, hardware, and mechanical interfaces; assist manufacturing in resolving production issues
- Document test procedures, specifications, software design documents, and acceptance criteria
- Propose design changes that enhance product manufacturability and testability; evaluate and approve electro-mechanical ECOs
- Aide End of Line (EOL) test stations at local contract manufacturers and system integrators
- Review industry trends and new test equipment to ensure methods are current
- Develop or implement manufacturing test strategies and solutions for robotic manipulation applications
- Promote a safe working environment and foster an open team culture

A day in the life
You'll work in a fast-paced environment, partnering cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally. Your daily activities will vary between hands-on technical work and strategic partnership. You might start the morning troubleshooting a test failure by analyzing logs and probing hardware interfaces, then transition to developing Python or LabVIEW code for a new test sequence using TestStand. In the afternoon, you could be reviewing electrical schematics with product design engineers to define DFT requirements for an upcoming NPI program, or performing statistical analysis on yield data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Other days, you'll design custom test fixture interfaces, validate instrument communication drivers, coordinate with contract manufacturers on test station deployment, or assist production teams in resolving escalated test issues. You'll participate in design reviews, contribute to documentation, and provide input on engineering change orders that improve manufacturability.

This is a small, specialized team where ownership is high and impact is immediate. You'll contribute across the full stack, from fixture hardware design through software development and production support.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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
The Manufacturing Test, Automation & Calibration (MTAC) Embedded & Vision Systems (EVS) NPI group develops and maintains advanced automated test solutions that ensure Amazon hardware devices meet rigorous quality, performance, and calibration standards at manufacturing scale. The team supports multiple active robotics programs, including Proteus, Foundry, ANC, and Matrix, across the full product lifecycle from NPI through volume production and sustaining. MTAC EVS NPI is part of the RDPI Hardware and Automation Engineering organization at Amazon Robotics, with operations in North Reading, MA and Westborough, MA, and works cross-functionally with product design, firmware, manufacturing, and external contract manufacturers to deliver test systems that protect the customer promise.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in manufacturing test engineering, test system development, or related automation roles
- Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, scripting, and tool development
- Proficiency in LabVIEW for instrument control, test sequencing, and production test applications
- Proficiency in NI TestStand for test sequence development, execution, deployment, and results management in manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated expertise in test strategy development for complex electro-mechanical systems
- Experience with hardware communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN bus, and JTAG
- Working knowledge of electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, and network analyzers
- Understanding of test engineering fundamentals: measurement uncertainty, statistical process control (SPC), and gage repeatability & reproducibility (GR&R)
- Experience reading, interpreting, and debugging with electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings
- Experience developing or integrating custom test fixtures and interface hardware for DUT connectivity
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work independently with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Experience with C/C++ or C# for embedded systems, firmware interfacing, or application development
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for test software deployment
- Experience with computer vision systems, image processing, or optical test and calibration
- Experience with motion control, robotics, PLC-based automation systems, or servo motor control/testing
- Knowledge of PCBA-level testing methodologies including ICT, functional test, boundary scan (JTAG), and burn-in
- Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments with demanding uptime requirements

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, North Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually