Ryan Schuler

About Ryan Schuler

Engineering leader with 17+ years of experience driving robotics, automation, and large-scale operational transformation across Amazon Robotics, Amazon Fulfillment, and the U.S. Army. I specialize in building high-performing technical organizations, maturing complex hardware test ecosystems, and delivering systems that scale globally.My career spans robotics engineering, operations leadership, and military command — giving me a unique ability to lead under pressure, simplify complex technical challenges, and create clarity for teams operating in fast-moving environments.At Amazon Robotics, I’ve spent the past six years leading Hardware Test teams responsible for validating next-generation robotic systems across high-volume manufacturing and field environments. I focus on:Hardware reliability strategyDesign validation + safety testingScaling test automation and test infrastructureRoad-mapping long-term test capabilityBuilding organizational culture and engineering excellencePreviously, I led large-scale operations organizations at Amazon and Greystone, where I drove throughput gains, safety improvements, and organizational transformation. Prior to that, I served as a Battery Commander and Fire Support Officer in the U.S. Army, where I led soldiers in high-stakes environments and developed leadership principles I still use today.What motivates me:Building high-trust engineering teamsSolving hard robotics/automation challengesLeading organizations through complexityDeveloping future technical leaders

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Hardware Test

   Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics

   Jun 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Lead Hardware Test organization responsible for validating and hardening Amazon’s next-generation robotic systems Highlights:Own test strategy for hardware cycles spanning concept→prototype→alpha→beta→GALead multi-disciplinary engineering teams (SQA, regulatory compliance, rapid proto, electrical, mechanical)Scale test automation and data systems to support global product launchesPartner with product, design, and operations to ensure system reliability and safetyBuild organizational roadmaps and long-range test strategyDevelop engineering leaders and drive mechanisms for team culture and excellence

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2008