Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA and Electronics, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with deep printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and electronics manufacturing expertise to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in Westborough, MA. You will own manufacturing readiness for the electronics inside our electromechanical robotic systems, from early design reviews through production ramp at our electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners, applying Design for Excellence (DfX) principles across a global supply chain.

The Amazon Robotics (AR) Operations organization manufactures high-quality robotics and gets the right materials to the right place at the right time to enable our automated solutions. It's a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is powered by data and performance indicators.

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply manufacturing technology in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers' experiences. We invent new improvements every day. We will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

This role will report to the Head of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will be AME's technical owner for PCBA and electronics manufacturing across multiple new product introduction (NPI) programs. You will apply DfX principles to influence electromechanical product designs, set the manufacturing requirements our EMS partners build to, qualify their processes, and drive technical root cause on electronics defects in production and the field. The successful candidate brings years of hands-on time on surface-mount technology (SMT) lines and is willing to "roll up sleeves and do what needs to get done" to consistently deliver results.

The strongest candidates bring 5+ years of PCBA process engineering at an EMS provider or an electronics manufacturing plant, covering SMT, reflow and test, plus hands-on use of the IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.

Key job responsibilities

- Own PCBA manufacturing readiness at EMS partners from NPI through production ramp, including SMT line setup, stencil design, reflow profiling, selective and wave solder, conformal coating, potting and box build.

- Provide design for manufacturing, assembly and test (DFM, DFA, DFT) feedback on schematics, board layouts and stack-ups at concept and detailed design phases. Cover panelization, component spacing, thermal relief and test point access.

- Define test strategy with Hardware and Test Engineering: in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, boundary scan, functional test (FCT) and burn-in. Set coverage targets and close escapes.

- Qualify EMS processes through first article inspection, production part approval process (PPAP), control plans and process capability (Cpk). Run statistical process control (SPC) on solder paste inspection (SPI), automated optical inspection (AOI) and automated X-ray inspection (AXI) data.

- Drive failure analysis and corrective action on electronics defects such as solder voiding, head-in-pillow, tombstoning, cracked ceramic capacitors, electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage and moisture-sensitive device handling, using 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone methods.

- Apply IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, J-STD-020 and J-STD-033 requirements, and set the workmanship class for each product.

- Evaluate and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on electrical commodities, including component alternates, obsolescence and approved manufacturer list changes. Assess manufacturing, supply chain and cost impact.

- Lead process and design failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA and DFMEA) reviews with EMS partners and design teams.

- Support adjacent electrical commodities (cable harnesses, sensors and cameras) and the electromechanical assemblies they go into.

- Mentor AME team members and design engineers on electronics producibility.

- Up to 30% travel required, including international EMS sites.

A day in the life

You might start the day reviewing overnight SPI and AOI yield data from an EMS partner and flagging a drifting stencil. Mid-morning, you join a layout review with Hardware Engineering to move test points and fix a panelization issue before the board releases. After lunch, you could be dispositioning an ECO for a component alternate, leading a PFMEA with a supplier, or reviewing X-ray and cross-section results on a field return. You'll collaborate daily with Hardware Engineering, Test Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Program Management, and you'll see your work move from prototype boards to high-volume production.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) is Amazon Robotics' scalability engine, bridging innovation with execution. We integrate Design for Excellence principles early in the engineering process to accelerate product development and ensure globally scalable robotic solutions. Our team owns DfX leadership, supplier process qualification, manufacturing readiness assessments, and engineering change evaluation across the product lifecycle. We work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to transform concepts into production-ready systems that deploy reliably at scale.

Basic qualifications

- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

- Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related discipline

- 8+ years of including new product introduction (NPI) experience

- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions

- Broad manufacturing commodity background (Mechanical and Electrical).

- Familiarity with industry standard tools for problem solving and risk management.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field

- Deep commodity experience with one or more of the following: DC Gearmotors/encoders; Plastics (primarily injection molding); Metals (Stamping, Machining); Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Sensors, Cameras; Cables.

- Experience with SPC, Gauge R&R, and PFMEA/DFMEA methodologies.

- Familiarity with PLM systems (Agile, Windchill, or equivalent) and engineering change management processes.

- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Westborough - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually