Equipment Engineer, Amazon LEO

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 167,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Redmond, WA, is seeking an Equipment Engineer for the Satellite Hardware Manufacturing Team. You will own the equipment lifecycle from requirements through qualification, pilot operation, and long-term improvements to uptime and capacity.

Experience with electro-optical systems and capital investment for production scaling is valued. The role emphasizes designing robust equipment, leading integration, and developing maintenance strategies to ensure high system availability for

Qualifications

• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• Experience reading and developing rack elevation diagrams, wiring diagrams, GD&T.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements and drive detail design of new equipment.
• Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment (COTS & custom).
• Lead equipment integration and site acceptance testing.
• Develop troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and spares plans.
• Support 2nd line escalation of critical equipment downtime.
• Specify and develop facilities interface requirements (power, network, space, LN2/GN2, PCW).
• Train and support equipment technicians responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Prototyping

Rack diagrams

GD&T

PLC/DAQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

DAQ systems

Job description

Description

Leo is an innovative program aiming to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to underserved populations across the globe through the deployment of a constellation of over 3000 satellites to Low Earth Orbit, and we're looking for a talent Equipment Engineer to join our Satellite Hardware Manufacturing Team

As the Equipment Engineer for an Equipment Group at Project Kuiper, you will be directly responsible for the technical activities in driving improved equipment uptime, availability, and capability improvement for equipment that supports manufacturing our next generation spacecraft. You’ll be responsible for the full equipment lifecycle for key integration and test equipment, from requirements specification, design concept, sourcing, integration, qualification, pilot operation, long term OEE improvement projects, and ultimately end-of-life services associated with the equipment you support. You will leverage your expertise in electro-optical systems development & maintenance to ensure smooth integration & high system availability. You’ll use data & analysis to produce preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot protocols, critical spares plans, etc. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation of additional equipment as required.

Key job responsibilities

Develop system requirements, and partner with development groups to drive detail design of new equipment

Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment (COTS & custom)

Lead equipment integration & site acceptance testing

Develop troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and spares plans for equipment

Support 2nd line escalation of critical equipment downtime

Specify & develop facilities interface requirements (power, network, space, LN2/GN2, PCW)

Train & support equipment technicians responsible for routine maintenance, troubleshoot, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with prototyping and implementation

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

• Experience reading & developing rack elevation diagrams, wiring diagrams, GD&T etc.

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

• Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on material handling equipment and automated systems

• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment & troubleshooting methodologies

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually