Equipment Operations Engineer , Project Kuiper
Equipment Operations Engineer , Project Kuiper
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09-08-2025
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Project Kuiper is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individual households to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
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.
Were looking for an Equipment Operations Engineer with expert experience installing commissioning and troubleshooting custom industrial equipment in a high tech high speed manufacturing environment. : This position will lead production maintenance operations to ensure maximum equipment reliability availability and performance. Drive maintenance excellence through strategic planning predictive/preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implementing sustainable solutions
Establish and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Drive root cause analysis programs and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures
Optimize spare parts inventory management and maintenance resource allocation
Develop and track maintenance KPIs including MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Create and manage maintenance budgets including labor parts and contractor costs
Partner with Production teams to coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules
Lead maintenance improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintenance procedures
About the team
The Kuiper machine shop provides development and production machining capabilities supporting satellite manufacturing. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.
Knowledge of maintenance best practices and industry standards
Understanding of mechanical electrical and control systems
Knowledge of safety systems and lock-out/tag-out procedures
Experience leading maintenance teams and managing contractors
Strong project management and planning abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication with all levels of the organization
Ability to access equipment in various positions (climbing bending reaching)
Capability to respond to emergency maintenance situations
May require off-shift availability for critical issues
Must be able to wear required PPE
Multi Axis CNC Machines
CNC Lathe
CNC Mill Turn
Pallet systems
Fanuc Robots
Water Jet
Manual lathe and mill
Coolant chillers
High pressure coolant systems
Laser machine calibration
Machine alignment
PLC experience
Renishaw experience
CNC controls (Fanuc Okuma Omax etc)
CMM troubleshooting and calibration
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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.
Were looking for an Equipment Operations Engineer with expert experience installing commissioning and troubleshooting custom industrial equipment in a high tech high speed manufacturing environment. : This position will lead production maintenance operations to ensure maximum equipment reliability availability and performance. Drive maintenance excellence through strategic planning predictive/preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implementing sustainable solutions
Establish and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Drive root cause analysis programs and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures
Optimize spare parts inventory management and maintenance resource allocation
Develop and track maintenance KPIs including MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Create and manage maintenance budgets including labor parts and contractor costs
Partner with Production teams to coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules
Lead maintenance improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintenance procedures
About the team
The Kuiper machine shop provides development and production machining capabilities supporting satellite manufacturing. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.
Knowledge of maintenance best practices and industry standards
Understanding of mechanical electrical and control systems
Knowledge of safety systems and lock-out/tag-out procedures
Experience leading maintenance teams and managing contractors
Strong project management and planning abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication with all levels of the organization
Ability to access equipment in various positions (climbing bending reaching)
Capability to respond to emergency maintenance situations
May require off-shift availability for critical issues
Must be able to wear required PPE
Multi Axis CNC Machines
CNC Lathe
CNC Mill Turn
Pallet systems
Fanuc Robots
Water Jet
Manual lathe and mill
Coolant chillers
High pressure coolant systems
Laser machine calibration
Machine alignment
PLC experience
Renishaw experience
CNC controls (Fanuc Okuma Omax etc)
CMM troubleshooting and calibration
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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