Manager, Test and Technical Engineering, AWS Manufacturing and Repair

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 153,200 - 254,500; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Manager for Test and Technical Engineering to lead a global team across Manufacturing Test Engineers, System Engineers, Automation and Process Engineers.

You’ll translate testing methods into the manufacturing environment and own end-to-end test ecosystems from prototype builds to high-volume production. The role combines hardware, software, and manufacturing leadership, driving uptime, yield, and automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems involved in data center operations.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Experience in manufacturing environment for data center hardware components or other critical-to-quality industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers to support reliability of products being manufactured; automation and build/test are critical to safety and quality.
• Own and support the Test Ecosystem: architect, develop, and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure for AI server hardware from board-level validation to full rack integration.
• Build and scale test software: design and maintain production test software and automation frameworks (Python, Bash); manage data collection and reporting pipelines.
• Drive automation and self-remedy: create automated test processes and self-healing capabilities to reduce manual intervention and increase throughput.
• Define test strategy: set modular test plans, pass/fail limits, and SPC controls to ensure quality at scale.
• Analyze production data: compile/analyze test data to identify trends and root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Own uptime & yield: monitor test yield, triage test-station issues, lead weekly quality reviews with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate across teams: coordinate with hardware, firmware, process, quality and operations to align test requirements.
• Guide fixture & infrastructure design: support test fixture design/procurement and RFQ processes for end-to-end test solutions.
• Support NPI: assist in developing test solutions for new product builds across concept to production ramp.
• Sustain & improve: provide ongoing support for deployed test systems and document procedures and infrastructure.

Skills

Management experience

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Team leadership

Manufacturing data center experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Kaizen / Lean / Six Sigma

Job description

DescriptionAWS Manufacturing & Repair operations is focused on automated assembly solutions where innovative solutions are needed to accelerate overall manufacturing time for AI/ML platforms. We work backwards from customers to increase critical capacity for AWS services by improving yield and reliability while reducing cycle time. This new highly cross-functional initiative brings together critical expertise from a wide-range of Amazon teams dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations through innovative validation processes and Amazon operational excellence.

DescriptionAWS Manufacturing & Repair operations is focused on automated assembly solutions where innovative solutions are needed to accelerate overall manufacturing time for AI/ML platforms. We work backwards from customers to increase critical capacity for AWS services by improving yield and reliability while reducing cycle time. This new highly cross-functional initiative brings together critical expertise from a wide-range of Amazon teams dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations through innovative validation processes and Amazon operational excellence. We are seeking a Manager, Test and Technical Engineering to lead a global team of critical to quality engineering teams across Manufacturing Test Engineers, System Engineers, Automation and Process Engineers. This leader will work in conjunction with internal partner Hardware Engineering and NPI Test teams to translate testing methodology and scripts into our operational manufacturing environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape manufacturing test strategy from the ground up, directly impacting the speed and quality at which AI infrastructure reaches customers. We're looking for an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing and re-manufacturing operations. You'll own the end-to-end manufacturing network and test ecosystem - from early prototype builds through high-volume production and sustaining - across server (L10) and rack-level (L11/L12) integration. This role requires someone who doesn't just find problems but owns the fix, builds self-remedy capabilities, and relentlessly drives uptime and automation. AWS Manufacturing & Repair is a part of the broader AWS Infrastructure Services team which owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the teams who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth! This role directly supports physical manufacturing environments across multiple locations with travel expected 25% of the time.

Key job responsibilities Lead and develop a team of engineers to support the reliability of the products being manufactured where the automation and build/test is critical to safety for our Builders and critical to quality for customers. Own and Support the Test Ecosystem: Architect, develop, and maintain the manufacturing test infrastructure for AI server hardware products, spanning board-level validation through full rack integration and networking. Build and Scale Test Software: Design and maintain production test software and automation frameworks using Python, Bash, and related tooling, including test sequencing, equipment control, data collection, and reporting pipelines. Drive Automation & Self-Remedy: Develop automated test processes and self-healing capabilities that reduce manual intervention, increase throughput, and improve first-pass yield across the production line. Define Test Strategy: Establish modular test strategies, define pass/fail limits, and implement statistical process controls (GR&R, Cp/Cpk, correlation analysis) to ensure product quality at scale. Analyze Production Data: Compile and analyze test data using both automated reporting systems and exploratory analysis techniques to identify trends, root-cause failures, and drive corrective actions. Own Uptime & Yield: Monitor functional test yield across shifts, lead triage efforts for test-station failures, and drive weekly production quality reviews with cross-functional partners. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with hardware design, firmware, process engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure test requirements are aligned and products are designed for efficient, high-quality manufacturing. Guide Fixture & Infrastructure Design: Partner on test fixture design and procurement, ensuring alignment to cost, scalability, and schedule requirements; engage in RFQ processes for optimal end-to-end test solutions. Support New Product Introduction (NPI): Support partner teams in the development of test solutions for new product builds, from concept prototypes through production ramp, ensuring readiness at each phase gate. Sustain & Improve: Provide ongoing support for deployed test systems, implement configuration changes for new product variants, and maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, specifications, and infrastructure. Provide Feedback Upstream: Deliver actionable design-for-test (DFT) feedback to hardware and firmware development teams to improve testability and manufacturing efficiency for future platforms.

About The TeamDiverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams
• Experience in manufacturing environment for data center hardware components or other critical to quality technical industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
• Experience owning the operation of a mission-critical team or product
• Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

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, KY, Florence - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc. Job ID: A10448533