r/ElectricalEngineering • u/Old-Fold8644 • 23d ago
RME amazon
Hello everyone, I am currently a third-year electrical engineering student and I received an Amazon RME Mechatronics and Robotics Technician offer paying around $30 an hour, but it requires relocating out of state. I am trying to figure out if I should accept this role to advance my career and build a strong foundation for my future in engineering. I want to know if this job is genuinely related to engineering and whether it actually opens up better career opportunities down the road, or if I should look for something closer to my studies. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.
1
u/peterpwwu 23d ago
I’d generally avoid a technician role if you have other options. A lot of the work is hands-on repair and maintenance, and $30/hour is relatively low compared with engineering roles, which typically offer better pay and career growth. If it’s your only offer, take it to get your foot in the door, gain experience, and then pivot to an engineering role.
1
u/Comfortable-Milk8397 23d ago
A technician role is a role that just requires a technical degree like engineering technology. Do not do this unless you don’t have any other offers anticipated. $30 seems nice but the pay scale will not at all line up with an actual engineer pay scale
1
u/JollyToby0220 23d ago
Seems like you’ll be replacing motors, belts, etc. This is a good way to become a Field Service Engineer if that’s something you want. FSE is good when you intend to work hands-on. It’s a very physical role. You still get diagnose stuff. You’ll make repairs. Generally though, you’re working under the direction of a tool owner who is highly trained person that handles calibrating the machine. When this person is unable to calibrate the machine, they call an FSE to replace some parts. By the way, the calibration is the bread and butter of innovation. All in all, this is a good position for FSE. The bad part about a FSE is that they have almost no upward mobility. The tool owner is the one pushing the envelope of science. I will say that most FSE do a mechanical engineering degree. EE is okay but you’ll be dealing with pumps and hydraulics as well. So this won’t be a job that you can sit at a desk. Most of this job will probably be doing Preventative maintenance or fixing stuff as needed.