Mechanical Engineer - Structural Design

About the role

RIVR, an Amazon company, builds physical AI by deploying autonomous robots for doorstep delivery. It owns the full stack from software to hardware and is looking for a Mechanical Engineer focused on structural design. The engineer designs and develops the robot's mechanical parts, leads a hardware team and guides product managers and executives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies, robotic payloads and actuators for the robots.
• Build and test prototypes to evaluate functionality and performance.
• Work with electronics engineers to integrate PCBAs into mechanical structures.
• Run rigorous tests to verify reliability, durability and safety of robotic hardware.
• Create hardware documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions and testing protocols.
• Build, lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers.
• Advise product managers and executives on strategic decisions.
• Maintain documentation, guidelines and best practices, and improve design standards through design reviews.

Required profile

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace; PhD experience applicable.
• At least five years of industry or research experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, contractors and relationships with OEMs/ODMs.
• Preferred: PhD in a related discipline, experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, medical or consumer electronics, and experience managing a hardware team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design.
• Deep understanding of actuators, motors, materials, design for manufacturing, power transmission, mechanisms and modern manufacturing technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, debugging and optimizing hardware components.
• Preferred: familiarity with design for mass production and experience interfacing with control systems and integrating electronics.