Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

AutomationProcessEngineer,ManufacturingAutomationDesign&Engineering

$159–215k Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Automation Process Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Automation engineering, Process optimization, Robotics integration. Design and implement automation solutions. Develop PLC and HMI programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve manufacturing efficiency; Reduce production downtime; Enhance product quality; Ensure operational reliability

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Analytical thinking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, Experience with PLC programming, Experience with HMI development, Experience with robotics integration, Experience with vision systems, Experience with industrial networks

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Engineering, Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Experience with Six Sigma methodologies, Experience with data analysis tools, Experience with simulation software

What You'll Do.

Design and implement automation solutions

Develop PLC and HMI programs

Integrate robotics and vision systems

Configure industrial networks

Perform system testing and debugging

Troubleshoot automation equipment issues

Document automation systems and processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Support manufacturing operations

Improve automation system efficiency

Implement process improvements

Manage automation projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Manufacturing engineers; Production staff; Maintenance teams

Communication Scope

Technical reporting; Project updates

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Project execution, Budget management, Timeline management

Full Job Description

Amazon Web Services’ Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s 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 AWS's 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 headcount.This role requires the engineer to operate in a fast-paced, multi-platform international manufacturing environment with travel to contract manufacturer sites (up to 25–30% travel anticipated). Key job responsibilities • Design robotic work cells from concept: cell layout, robot selection, tool / Fixture design, safety zone definitions • Program and optimize

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