Amazon Robotics - Sequoia

During my co-op at Amazon Robotics, I helped transform a 3,200-part Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) from prototype into a mass-production design (30,000 units/year) by applying advanced sheet-metal design principles and GD&T for high-volume manufacturing. This effort led to a 12% (about $4,600 per machine) overall cost reduction. I also owned the development of a mirrored ASRS variant—reducing on-site deployment time by four hours—and worked with Agility Robotics to test their humanoid robot (Digit) in Amazon warehouses, ensuring safe, efficient integration. Additionally, I standardized 180+ meters of cable routing to lower cable costs by 40% (about $6,300 per machine) and bolster reliability. Whether traveling out-of-state to solve real-time manufacturing issues or optimizing fastener designs, I always focused on creating more efficient, scalable robotics solutions.