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Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly

Amazon

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/22/2026

Compensation

$163,400 - $221,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

Amazon is looking for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and launch of production-scale final assembly operations. This role requires a highly experienced individual who will serve as the technical authority in commissioning production facilities and deploying advanced assembly technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in complex electromechanical products. The position demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem-solving skills to meet Amazon's manufacturing objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
  • 12+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in production-scale final assembly environments for complex electromechanical products.
  • Demonstrated success leading commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up of integrated assembly operations.
  • Deep expertise in automated assembly, including joining, conveyance, and automated assembly systems.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt minimum; Black Belt preferred).
  • Master's degree in Engineering or MBA is preferred.
  • Experience with electromechanical assembly, automation programming, and high-precision automated processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end manufacturing line concept, design, and requirements.
  • Oversee detailed design of new manufacturing equipment and manage the vendor selection process.
  • Lead and manage project scope from concept through production launch.
  • Drive production readiness and operational performance metrics during launch and ramp-up phases.
  • Partner with product design teams to incorporate DFM considerations.
  • Establish and standardize production processes and operational documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Mentor and develop peers and junior engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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