Co-op Hardware Functional Safety Engineer - January to June 2024, ORCA, AI Robotics

Amazon Robotics is looking for a gifted and motivated Co-op who is keen on learning about Hardware Functional Safety and how to apply these standards to design safety-relevant controls for robotic systems and industrial equipment. This candidate should be eager to learn about safety principles and industrial safety standards. This position reports to a senior member of the functional safety team. This role is a 6-month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from January to June 2024. Come join us in North Reading, MA, or in our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA! The Hardware Functional Safety Engineering Co-Op will be responsible for: - Collaborating with one or more safety engineers on the team who will serve as mentors throughout the Co-Op term - Learning about the IEC industrial standards for the development life cycle of a robotic control system - Assisting with writing or reviewing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, and verification and validation plans - Assisting with analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics - Working with the team to guarantee control systems comply with machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496) We are open to hiring candidates to work out of either of the following locations: Westborough, MA, USA. Basic Qualifications - BS / MS candidate in Engineering (EE, Systems, Safety or similar field) with at least one semester of school left after completion of co-op - Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January to June 2024 - Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows - Desire to work and learn in a fast-paced environment - Desire to develop deep understanding of the business and end-user needs - Willingness to commit and follow through on complex problems - Experience with Python, MATLAB, SQL, or similar scripting languages Preferred Qualifications - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways 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 skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.