Process Engineer, Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations (RMTO) Process Engineering

Amazon; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics RMTO seeks a Process Engineer to develop, install, validate, and optimize complex manufacturing processes for robotics production. You will collaborate across Operations and geographies to define process requirements, procure equipment, and drive optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires cross-functional communication to senior management, with ~25% travel and a focus on safety, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience.
• Ability to manage and deliver projects with accelerated schedules.
• Experience with process analysis and optimization methods including process mapping, time studies, line balancing, or simulation tools.
• Experience in New Product Introduction environment including Phase-Gate process experience.
• Experience using industry Problem Solving Tools such as 8D, Fishbone/Cause-Effect, or CAPA methodology.
• Experience with process risk identification and mitigation tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, or Fault Tree Analysis.
• Experience reviewing and generating product/fixture designs in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate manufacturing processes for New Product Introduction from prototype through production release.
• Drive process optimization and cost reduction across scaling lines.
• Create business cases and planning documents for capital equipment investments.
• Implement technology and tooling improvements that improve Safety, Quality, and Cost metrics.
• Conduct process reviews including FMEAs and risk assessments for production readiness.
• Travel about 25% to support cross-site collaboration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical engineering

Project management

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/materials/physics or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Tulip MES

Plant simulation tools

Job description

Process Engineer, Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations (RMTO) Process Engineering

Job ID: 10529118 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
Amazon Robotics (AR) is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in robotic movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive data, and much more.
The Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations (RMTO) organization builds and scales the production systems that bring Amazon's robotic fleet to life. We operate across multiple manufacturing sites, working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams globally to deliver high-quality robotic systems at the pace innovation demands.
The Process Engineer will be responsible for the development, installation, validation, and optimization of complex manufacturing processes and systems used to produce robotics. This role collaborates cross-functionally within Operations and cross-geographically to define process requirements, procure and validate equipment, and drive optimization and cost-reduction initiatives. The Process Engineer will be expected to clearly communicate project status, risks, and change control to senior management.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and validate manufacturing processes to meet product technical requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from prototype through production release.
• Drive process optimization and cost reduction initiatives across scaling production lines.
• Author business cases and operational planning documents for capital equipment and plant infrastructure investments.
• Develop and implement technology and tooling improvements that deliver measurable impact to Safety, Quality, and Cost targets.
• Conduct process reviews including Failure Mode, Risk, and Hazard assessments to ensure production readiness.
• Travel approximately 25% to support project scoping and cross-site collaboration.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. 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

About the team

The Process Engineering Team partners with new product design teams to develop assembly sequences, provide design for assembly feedback, and author work instructions. We lead the identification, acquisition, and validation of tools, fixtures, and equipment for NPI and other programs within our AR factories, and prepare the facility infrastructure to support production. The team also leads technical assessments for internally assembled products, evaluating and implementing new technical skills, capabilities, and infrastructure to meet future needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
• 1+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
• Ability to manage and deliver projects with accelerated schedules.
• Experience and proven skill in written and verbal business communications, including writing white papers, designing organizational communications, reporting metrics.
• Experience with process analysis and optimization methods including process mapping, time studies, line balancing, or simulation tools.
• Experience in New Product Introduction environment including Phase-Gate process experience.
• Experience using industry Problem Solving Tools such as 8D, Fishbone/Cause-Effect, or CAPA methodology.
• Experience with process risk identification and mitigation tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, or Fault Tree Analysis.
• Experience reviewing and generating product/fixture designs in SolidWorks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies
• Demonstrated experience in Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic diagnosis and troubleshooting of robotic and other machines and equipment.
• Experience reviewing and generating plant layouts in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), preferably Tulip, for building and managing digital work instructions and production workflows.
• Experience with Siemens Tecnomatix or similar plant simulation tools for capacity planning and process validation.
• Experience with robotic system assembly or electromechanical product manufacturing.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (SQL, Redshift, or similar) for production metrics and process performance tracking.

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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