The role involves optimizing production line layouts and capacity modeling within the automation architecture for Amazon Web Services' Hardware Engineering team. The Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering team focuses on designing and deploying automation solutions across global contract manufacturer sites. The engineer will work on integrating robotic cells and manual workstations to enhance production efficiency. This position requires collaboration with site teams and involves travel to various manufacturing locations.

• BS/MS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience designing production line layouts and capacity models in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with time/motion studies, line balancing, takt time analysis, and value stream mapping.
• Proficiency in layout design tools such as AutoCAD and factory simulation software.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with automated line design integrating robotic cells with manual stations.
• Experience in electronics, PCB assembly, or server hardware manufacturing environments.

• Design automated line layouts with robotic cell positioning and material flow paths.
• Conduct time/motion studies and line balancing to achieve target cycle times.
• Develop capacity models with bottleneck identification to support production planning.
• Create standard work documentation and throughput models applicable across contract manufacturers.
• Perform site-to-site benchmarking on throughput and labor productivity.
• Own value stream maps to identify non-value-added steps and automation opportunities.
• Design floor layouts for automation proof-of-concept labs at contract manufacturer sites.
• Partner with site teams on layout implementation and validate throughput targets during ramp.

• 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.