JobsPrincipal Manufacturing Engineer , Electrical Assembly
Principal Manufacturing Engineer , Electrical Assembly
AmazonPrincipal Manufacturing Engineer , Electrical Assembly
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/22/2026
Compensation
$163,400 - $221,000 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
Amazon is looking for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and deployment of electronics manufacturing operations, focusing on PCBA production and wire harness integration. This senior individual contributor role will establish world-class manufacturing processes at production scale. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics manufacturing and will drive technical execution across cross-functional teams. This position requires a blend of technical authority, leadership, and problem-solving skills to meet Amazon's operational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- 12+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in electronics production environments.
- Deep expertise in SMT assembly processes including stencil printing and reflow soldering.
- Strong experience with electronics test strategy development and deployment.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end electronics manufacturing line concept and design.
- Develop and validate robust manufacturing process parameters for various assembly processes.
- Oversee detailed design of production systems and manage the RFQ and deployment process.
- Partner with electrical engineering and product design teams to drive DFM considerations.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
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.
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