Amazon Robotics - Co-op Product Quality Engineer - Spring 2024

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork part of your DNA? Do you enjoy seeing how your work contributes to the larger picture? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will fit in perfectly here at Amazon Robotics. We are an intelligent team of doers who work passionately to apply ground-breaking advances in robotics and software to tackle real-world challenges that revolutionize our customers' experiences. We innovate and improve every single day. We are Amazon Robotics, and we will provide you with the tools and support you need to innovate with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable. Amazon Robotics enhances a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using a range of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics is committed to ongoing research and development to continually explore new opportunities to expand its product lines into fresh areas. This position is a 6-month co-op to join Amazon Robotics full time (40 hours/week) from January to June 2024. This co-op opportunity with Amazon Robotics may be either based in the Greater Boston Area at our state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA or in Seattle, WA. Both locations offer an exclusive chance to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities. The Advanced Product Quality Engineering (APQE) organization is looking for a talented and driven Product Quality Engineer Co-op with an interest in working with a collection of innovative advanced technologies and engaging with complex and state-of-the-art manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for collaborating with cross functional technical teams to resolve problems and implement product enhancements. You will actively work with hardware, production, and external vendors to deliver the highest quality products at the lowest cost. This is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled team, work on cutting-edge robotics and advanced technology solutions, and drive improvements and efficiency of operations while developing your career for future prospects. Key job responsibilities: The Product Quality Engineer Intern will be responsible for: - Collaborating with stakeholders in requirements development for new product development. - Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and leading team's continuous improvement initiatives. - Evaluating quality defects and coordinating internal escalations. - Assisting in failure analysis. - Assisting in internal quality investigations and CAPAs. - Developing suppliers and communicating to reduce defects. - Working with field quality and maintenance engineering to triage issues. - Presenting findings to leadership and at Quarterly Business Reviews. - Assisting in data collection and visualization. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Seattle, WA, USA | Westborough, MA, USA Basic qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, or related education. - Currently enrolled in College or University and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the co-op. - Graduation date of December 2024 or later. - Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h/week) 6-month co-op from January to June 2024. Preferred qualifications: - Previous experience in a professional environment. - Data analysis skill set and experience in using visualization tools such as Tableau. - Previous experience with databases, SQL and/or scripting language(s). - Knowledge of standard quality tools including 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, 8D, Controls Plans, and FMEA. - Functional knowledge of measurement hand tools. - Basic understanding of statistical techniques including Cpk, GR&R, sampling plans. - Experience in Control of Non-Conforming process. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Understanding of metrics, process capabilities, LEAN, databases, data collection and mining. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - PPAP/APQP experience. - Ability to interpret GD&T blueprints. Amazon is an equitable and inclusive employer. It does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation are encouraged to visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. According to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. According to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records. Our compensation takes into account the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $37.16/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $103.65/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is determined by a variety of factors including market location and may differ depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, may be provided as part of an overall compensation package. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.