Junior Electronics Engineer

Amazon RIVR seeks a Junior Electronics Engineer in Zürich to design and test robotic hardware for last-mile delivery. The role involves PCB design, firmware development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Amazon RIVR is developing advanced wheeled-legged robots for autonomous last-mile delivery. This position supports the creation of safe, reliable hardware by integrating custom components with onboard autonomy and cloud coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot custom electronic prototypes, including PCBs, wiring, sensors, actuators, and power systems.
• Work with hardware, software, and embedded engineers to integrate components effectively.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure robotic hardware meets reliability, durability, and safety standards.
• Produce detailed documentation for specifications, assembly, and testing protocols.
• Maintain guidelines and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Participate in design reviews to enhance design standards and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Robotics.
• At least two years of industry or research experience.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design and firmware development.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad, and simulation software such as SPICE.
• Ability to use electronics instrumentation for debugging, including oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
• Understanding of control systems, common electronics components, and communication protocols used in robotics.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for hardware optimization.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with design for mass production.
• Background in robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, or consumer electronics sectors.
• Familiarity with control systems for consumer drones, AMRs, or electric bicycles.

About the company

Amazon RIVR focuses on achieving general physical intelligence by solving real-world customer problems with robots that learn from operational data. The company values diversity, inclusion, and in-person collaboration to drive innovation.

• Solving real customer problems in the real world to advance physical intelligence.
• Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team.
• Emphasis on in-person collaboration for optimal work outcomes.