Automation Process Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering
Job Location:
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
6 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Amazon Web Services Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the worlds premier cloud computing platform. Our Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering team designs validates and deploys automation solutions robotics cobots vision inspection AI-powered quality systems and automated assembly workflows across contract manufacturer sites worldwide.
About the Role: You will architect the robotic and collaborative robot cells that form the core of AWSs automation IP from concept through production validation. These are the systems that eliminate manual assembly variability: automated fastening with 100% torque verification precision component insertion with force-feedback and vision inspection and multi-platform assembly cells that serve multiple product families through recipe-based changeover. You own the end-to-end cell design robot selection motion planning end-of-arm tooling safety architecture and the replication package that allows a proven cell to deploy at any CM site globally without re-engineering. You lead external automation solution providers through design build and acceptance ensuring solutions meet AWS specifications for global scalability.
Our scope covers all server and rack assembly across all architectures and platforms compute AI/ML accelerators storage and networking. We design intelligent predictive-analytics-driven production systems where every station is sensor-driven AI-optimized and self-correcting turning assembly lines into programmable data-generating platforms that scale capacity without scaling role requires the engineer to operate in a fast-paced multi-platform international manufacturing environment with travel to contract manufacturer sites (up to 2530% travel anticipated).
Key job responsibilities
Design robotic work cells from concept: cell layout robot selection tool / Fixture design safety zone definitions
Program and optimize robot paths for pick-and-place component assembly precision insertion and automated fastening operations
Design human-robot collaborative workflows for cobot applications (heavy component assist repetitive tasks)
Conduct safety assessments per ISO 10218 (industrial) and ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative)
Lead 3P automation solution providers in solution design build and acceptance
Create standardized work cell replication packages for deployment across all CM sites with maximum cross-generation reuse
Conduct ROI analyses and technology evaluations for new robotic/cobot solutions
Validate automation cells against cycle time quality and reliability targets before production sign-off
Lead 3P automation solution providers in solution design build and acceptance
About the team
We are building a centralized automation Center of Excellence that owns the process specification and IP for how AWS hardware gets assembled. The Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering team is responsible for engineering defining automated process requirements designing and proving solutions at proof-of-concept and maintaining AWS-owned intellectual property that scales globally. We work within a collaborative framework across Hardware Engineering (product design for automation) Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering (process specification and validation) and Manufacturing Operations (deployment and scaling) ensuring automation is engineered once proven once and deployed everywhere.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Robotics or equivalent
- 7 years designing and deploying industrial robotic systems and/or collaborative robots in manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in robot programming and offline simulation (FANUC TP/Karel ABB RAPID KUKA KRL Universal Robots PolyScope or equivalent)
- Experience designing end-of-arm tooling for automated assembly (mechanical grippers vacuum end-effectors tool changers force-limited end-effectors)
- Experience with precision assembly automation (component insertion automated fastening torque verification force-feedback control)
- Knowledge of industrial robot safety standards (ISO 10218-1/2 ISO/TS 15066 risk assessment methodologies)
- Experience with vision-guided robotics and force/torque sensing for precision assembly applications (i.e. 2D/3D vision-guided pick-and-place force-controlled insertion torque-verified fastening adaptive gripping)
- Experience with precision torque measurement and inspection devices (i.e. automated and manual torque wrenches calipers micrometers profilometers optical inspection devices multi-meters torque wrenches) ( use the systems standard option here)
- Experience designing standardized robotic work cells for replication across multiple manufacturing sites (i.e. same cell architecture deployed at 2 facilities with minimal re-engineering)
- Experience with PLC integration and industrial communication protocols (i.e. EtherNet/IP Profinet OPC-UA EtherCAT) for robotic cell connectivity
- Experience with automation in electronics server or high-complexity precision hardware assembly environments
- Experience leading technical evaluations and acceptance testing of automation vendors or system integrators (i.e. RFQ development FAT/SAT runoff criteria design reviews)
- Experience with recipe-based automation systems (i.e. same robotic cell serving multiple product variants via software changeover parameterized programs no mechanical retooling)
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.
About the Role: You will architect the robotic and collaborative robot cells that form the core of AWSs automation IP from concept through production validation. These are the systems that eliminate manual assembly variability: automated fastening with 100% torque verification precision component insertion with force-feedback and vision inspection and multi-platform assembly cells that serve multiple product families through recipe-based changeover. You own the end-to-end cell design robot selection motion planning end-of-arm tooling safety architecture and the replication package that allows a proven cell to deploy at any CM site globally without re-engineering. You lead external automation solution providers through design build and acceptance ensuring solutions meet AWS specifications for global scalability.
Our scope covers all server and rack assembly across all architectures and platforms compute AI/ML accelerators storage and networking. We design intelligent predictive-analytics-driven production systems where every station is sensor-driven AI-optimized and self-correcting turning assembly lines into programmable data-generating platforms that scale capacity without scaling role requires the engineer to operate in a fast-paced multi-platform international manufacturing environment with travel to contract manufacturer sites (up to 2530% travel anticipated).
Key job responsibilities
Design robotic work cells from concept: cell layout robot selection tool / Fixture design safety zone definitions
Program and optimize robot paths for pick-and-place component assembly precision insertion and automated fastening operations
Design human-robot collaborative workflows for cobot applications (heavy component assist repetitive tasks)
Conduct safety assessments per ISO 10218 (industrial) and ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative)
Lead 3P automation solution providers in solution design build and acceptance
Create standardized work cell replication packages for deployment across all CM sites with maximum cross-generation reuse
Conduct ROI analyses and technology evaluations for new robotic/cobot solutions
Validate automation cells against cycle time quality and reliability targets before production sign-off
Lead 3P automation solution providers in solution design build and acceptance
About the team
We are building a centralized automation Center of Excellence that owns the process specification and IP for how AWS hardware gets assembled. The Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering team is responsible for engineering defining automated process requirements designing and proving solutions at proof-of-concept and maintaining AWS-owned intellectual property that scales globally. We work within a collaborative framework across Hardware Engineering (product design for automation) Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering (process specification and validation) and Manufacturing Operations (deployment and scaling) ensuring automation is engineered once proven once and deployed everywhere.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Robotics or equivalent
- 7 years designing and deploying industrial robotic systems and/or collaborative robots in manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in robot programming and offline simulation (FANUC TP/Karel ABB RAPID KUKA KRL Universal Robots PolyScope or equivalent)
- Experience designing end-of-arm tooling for automated assembly (mechanical grippers vacuum end-effectors tool changers force-limited end-effectors)
- Experience with precision assembly automation (component insertion automated fastening torque verification force-feedback control)
- Knowledge of industrial robot safety standards (ISO 10218-1/2 ISO/TS 15066 risk assessment methodologies)
- Experience with vision-guided robotics and force/torque sensing for precision assembly applications (i.e. 2D/3D vision-guided pick-and-place force-controlled insertion torque-verified fastening adaptive gripping)
- Experience with precision torque measurement and inspection devices (i.e. automated and manual torque wrenches calipers micrometers profilometers optical inspection devices multi-meters torque wrenches) ( use the systems standard option here)
- Experience designing standardized robotic work cells for replication across multiple manufacturing sites (i.e. same cell architecture deployed at 2 facilities with minimal re-engineering)
- Experience with PLC integration and industrial communication protocols (i.e. EtherNet/IP Profinet OPC-UA EtherCAT) for robotic cell connectivity
- Experience with automation in electronics server or high-complexity precision hardware assembly environments
- Experience leading technical evaluations and acceptance testing of automation vendors or system integrators (i.e. RFQ development FAT/SAT runoff criteria design reviews)
- Experience with recipe-based automation systems (i.e. same robotic cell serving multiple product variants via software changeover parameterized programs no mechanical retooling)
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.
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 KY Cincinnati - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA TX Houston - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA UT Salt Lake City - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
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