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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Amazon.com Inc

  • North Reading, MA
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    This is a hands-on technical role at the intersection of manufacturing, test engineering, and data - you"ll architect test stations that generate structured data designed for effortless dashboarding, and sit at the seam between validation and production - translating what engineering needs to prove into what the floor can execute at rate. Specify and procure test instrumentation, as in some combination of DAQ hardware, sensors, power supplies, electronic loads, motion controllers and communication interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART), making smart build-vs-buy decisions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorth Reading, MA
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://Amazon.com/militaryroles

    Description

    Amazon is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, deploy, and own the in-process and end-of-line test systems for a product line scaling from prototype builds toward high-volume manufacturing. This is a hands-on technical role at the intersection of manufacturing, test engineering, and data - you"ll architect test stations that generate structured data designed for effortless dashboarding, and sit at the seam between validation and production - translating what engineering needs to prove into what the floor can execute at rate.

    The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience designing and deploying manufacturing test systems for complex electromechanical products - subassembly testing, in-line functional test, and parametric data collection. You should be equally comfortable specifying fixtures and instrumentation, writing test sequences, and partnering with software teams to ensure a streamlined data pipeline from station to output and learning. This role demands an exceptionally strong partnership with engineering and validation teams to translate design-intent verification requirements into robust, operator-friendly production test solutions that scale.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Design and deploy manufacturing test systems - electromechanical subassembly test stations, in-line functional/parametric test, and end-of-line (EoL) acceptance test - sized for medium-to-high throughput..
    • Partner with Engineering and Validation to translate design verification and V&V requirements into production-grade test procedures that run at rate with high repeatability and clear pass/fail determination.
    • Own the test data pipeline end-to-end - from sensor/instrument output through structured data export. Define and iterate data schemas and pass/fail logic, and export data that enables real-time production visibility without post-processing.
    • Design operator-friendly test setups at medium-to-high throughput that inform high-volume line requirements - intuitive UIs, clear pass/fail indicators, guided error recovery, and work.
    • Specify and procure test instrumentation, as in some combination of DAQ hardware, sensors, power supplies, electronic loads, motion controllers and communication interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART), making smart build-vs-buy decisions.
    • Design test fixtures and mechanical interfaces for device-under-test (DUT) handling and testing. Balance speed (quick turn processing techniques) and precision appropriately for the build stage.
    • Develop and maintain test sequences/software and/or partner with software/controls teams to ensure proper version control, configuration management, and calibration procedures.
    • Analyze test data to drive quality and design improvements - identify trends, correlate test failures to root cause, and feed actionable insights back to design and process engineering. Close the loop between test floor observations and the next design iteration.
    • Define and evolve test coverage strategy as builds shift from development to production scale. Own "ready to test" as part of the broader build readiness process.
    • Drive test system reliability and uptime - manage calibration schedules, develop troubleshooting guides, and train technicians and operators on test execution and basic fault recovery.
    • Lead and build the manufacturing test culture as we grow the team

    About Company

    At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

    Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

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