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Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a seasoned sensor design engineer to conceive, develop, prototype, and deploy data-collection systems at scale. These systems will collect information about products which will be used by machine learning and machine vision systems to guide robotic manipulation of objects, among other applications. These data collection systems will be installed into various facilities to capture the types and quantity of data needed to automate processes. Our team collaborates with machine learning scientists, fulfillment associates, labeling teams, field engineering and maintenance personnel, and a variety of customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design camera and optical systems, understanding critical optical technologies such as lens specification, aberrations, calibration, color balance, aperture, exposure, gain, motion-induced blur, and lighting.
• Explore active and passive sensing modalities such as structured light, stereo, lidar, radar, x-ray, infrared, and RFID.
• Engage with all types of customers ranging from executives to developers and warehouse operations staff.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where delivery time for new products and features is typically measured in months.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment, working with complex hardware and software systems.
• Assist scientists and non-technical customers in achieving their goals.
• Conduct image quality testing, including MTF and contrast measurement, image analysis, and quality metrics development.
• Design and develop optical systems, metrology tools, and test equipment.
• Characterize and optimize sensor performance.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment involves Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT), which powers the physical engine at the heart of operations. AFT builds and operates software, hardware, and processes that run a global network of fulfillment centers, moving billions of units of inventory and employing tens of thousands of people. We create automated solutions for tasks best suited to technology, while relying on people for tasks best suited to human capabilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, Washington.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following :

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) / Roth

Insurance (Basic / Supplemental Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

The pay range for this position is $50.30 - $56.30 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bellevue,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2025.