Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

The Amazon LEO Battery organization develops next-generation power systems for Amazons Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. Our team designs and deploys advanced battery manufacturing processes automated production equipment and test solutions supporting engineering development through high-rate production.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer you will lead the development of custom automation production stations engineering fixtures and test systems for battery pack manufacturing. You will serve as a technical expert working across Battery Electrical Mechanical Manufacturing Software Quality Reliability and Production Operations teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and improve quality throughput equipment reliability and scalability. This role offers the opportunity to build manufacturing infrastructure from the ground up while driving automation and operational excellence for high-quality spaceflight hardware.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead the design development integration and deployment of custom manufacturing automation equipment.
- Develop automated assembly and test stations fixtures tooling calibration equipment and end-of-line systems.
- Design and integrate electrical controls interface boards wiring sensors motion systems robotics machine vision and industrial hardware.
- Develop equipment automation using Python PLCs LabVIEW C# or similar platforms.
- Lead equipment commissioning validation qualification and production readiness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve quality yield cycle time equipment uptime and production scalability.
- Develop proof-of-concept solutions and transition successful technologies into production.
- Establish automation standards and mentor engineers and technicians.

- Experience in robotics design automation systems development control systems design or related product development
- 5 years of experience developing manufacturing or industrial automation equipment.
- Experience developing custom automation from concept through production deployment.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT CAN Modbus EtherNet/IP RS-485 etc.
- Knowledge of industrial safety DFM/DFT Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience improving equipment uptime yield throughput and cycle time.

- Masters degree in Engineering or related field.
- Experience in battery aerospace automotive semiconductor robotics or other advanced manufacturing.
- Experience with manufacturing data systems equipment monitoring traceability or MES integration.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for equipment and manufacturing failures.
- Provide liaison engineering support to prodops to close on all related non conformances

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually