The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead the manufacturing of AI servers and systems based on Trainium chips, working within the Manufacturing, Quality and Reliability Team at AWS Annapurna Labs. This role focuses on enhancing PCBA quality and reliability while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners. The successful candidate will implement best practices in manufacturing processes and drive product definition and execution. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• 6+ years of root cause analysis and process design experience
• 7+ years of new product introduction (NPI) experience
• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
• 5+ to 8+ years in SMT and PCBA process engineering, including high-volume production
• Deep knowledge of SMT line processes including stencil, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, and X-ray
• Expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT)
• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred
• Expert knowledge of IPC-A-610H, J-STD-001H, IPC-A-600, and IPC-7711/21
• Strong experience with SMT lines and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems and ERP/MES systems

• Work with the Design Engineering team to provide PCB/PCBA DFM feedback and identify manufacturing challenges early in product development.
• Identify opportunities for risk reduction and simplification of PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Deliver manufacturing process capabilities including equipment capability, quality controls, materials characterization, and standardized rework practices.
• Investigate and develop new manufacturing technology and methodologies to enhance PCBA quality, reliability, throughput, and cost.
• Drive the PCBA Manufacturing Qualification process at the CM and define manufacturing readiness requirements.
• Lead identifying and validating product/component risks and work with design teams to mitigate them.
• Drive closure of all operational issues during pre-production builds and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Investigate failures/defects in production and identify root causes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Actively monitor the success of products and processes through production ramp and provide regular status reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers while working with multiple vendors and ODMs.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.