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Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with deep metal casting expertise to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in Westborough, MA. You will own manufacturing readiness for the cast structural and drivetrain parts in our robotic systems, from design-for-casting reviews through tool launch, qualification and production ramp at our global supplier base.
The Amazon Robotics (AR) Operations organization manufactures high-quality robotics and gets the right materials to the right place at the right time to enable our automated solutions. It's a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is powered by data and performance indicators.
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply manufacturing technology in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers' experiences. We invent new improvements every day. We will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
This role will report to the Head of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will be AME's technical owner for castings across multiple new product introduction (NPI) programs. You will choose the right casting process for each part, set the requirements our suppliers build to, launch die-cast and cast tooling on aggressive schedules, and drive root cause on casting defects in production and the field. The successful candidate brings years of hands-on time at foundries or die casters and is willing to "roll up sleeves and do what needs to get done" to consistently deliver results.
The strongest candidates bring 5+ years of casting process or tooling engineering at a die caster, foundry or OEM casting program, covering high-pressure die casting (HPDC) or another production casting process, plus hands-on tool launches through production part approval process (PPAP).
Key job responsibilities
- Own casting manufacturing readiness from NPI through production ramp across high-pressure die casting (HPDC), low-pressure, gravity, investment and sand casting in aluminum, magnesium, zinc and ferrous alloys.
- Lead process selection and make-vs-convert trade studies (casting vs. billet, fabrication, extrusion or molding) on cost, lead time, tooling investment and capability.
- Provide design for casting feedback on draft, wall thickness, ribbing, parting lines, gating, ejector placement, datums and machining stock.
- Review mold-flow and solidification simulation (MAGMASOFT, ProCAST, FLOW-3D CAST) before tool steel is cut.
- Launch die-cast and cast tooling on accelerated schedules: tool design reviews, press tonnage, trim tooling, fixtures and T0/T1 trials.
- Qualify casting processes through first article inspection, PPAP, control plans and process capability (Cpk), including machining, heat treatment, impregnation and finishing.
- Set casting quality requirements: porosity classes, X-ray or CT acceptance, mechanical testing, leak testing and CMM inspection.
- Drive failure analysis and corrective action on porosity, cold shuts, hot tears, soldering and distortion using 8D and 5-Why.
- Lead PFMEA and DFMEA reviews, and evaluate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on cast and machined parts.
- Develop casting suppliers across North America, Mexico and Asia.
- Up to 30% travel required, including international supplier sites.
A day in the life
You might start the day reviewing a solidification simulation for a new aluminum housing and pushing back on a thick boss that will shrink. Mid-morning, you join a design review with Hardware Engineering to move a parting line and add draft before the part releases. After lunch, you could walk a die caster through T1 X-ray results, disposition an ECO on a machined casting, or lead a PFMEA on a new trim process.
About the team
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) is Amazon Robotics' scalability engine, bridging innovation with execution. We integrate Design for Excellence principles early in the engineering process to accelerate product development and ensure globally scalable robotic solutions. Our team owns DfX leadership, supplier process qualification, manufacturing readiness assessments, and engineering change evaluation across the product lifecycle. We work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to transform concepts into production-ready systems that deploy reliably at scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
- 8+ years of including new product introduction (NPI) experience
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions
- Broad manufacturing commodity background (Mechanical and Electrical).
- Familiarity with industry standard tools for problem solving and risk management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field
- Deep commodity experience with one or more of the following: DC Gearmotors/encoders; Plastics (primarily injection molding); Metals (Stamping, Machining); Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Sensors, Cameras; Cables.
- Experience with SPC, Gauge R&R, and PFMEA/DFMEA methodologies.
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Agile, Windchill, or equivalent) and engineering change management processes.
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, Westborough
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $137,300.00 - $185,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with deep metal casting expertise to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in Westborough, MA. You will own manufacturing readiness for the cast structural and drivetrain parts in our robotic systems, from design-for-casting reviews through tool launch, qualification and production ramp at our global supplier base.
The Amazon Robotics (AR) Operations organization manufactures high-quality robotics and gets the right materials to the right place at the right time to enable our automated solutions. It's a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is powered by data and performance indicators.
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply manufacturing technology in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers' experiences. We invent new improvements every day. We will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
This role will report to the Head of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will be AME's technical owner for castings across multiple new product introduction (NPI) programs. You will choose the right casting process for each part, set the requirements our suppliers build to, launch die-cast and cast tooling on aggressive schedules, and drive root cause on casting defects in production and the field. The successful candidate brings years of hands-on time at foundries or die casters and is willing to "roll up sleeves and do what needs to get done" to consistently deliver results.
The strongest candidates bring 5+ years of casting process or tooling engineering at a die caster, foundry or OEM casting program, covering high-pressure die casting (HPDC) or another production casting process, plus hands-on tool launches through production part approval process (PPAP).
Key job responsibilities
- Own casting manufacturing readiness from NPI through production ramp across high-pressure die casting (HPDC), low-pressure, gravity, investment and sand casting in aluminum, magnesium, zinc and ferrous alloys.
- Lead process selection and make-vs-convert trade studies (casting vs. billet, fabrication, extrusion or molding) on cost, lead time, tooling investment and capability.
- Provide design for casting feedback on draft, wall thickness, ribbing, parting lines, gating, ejector placement, datums and machining stock.
- Review mold-flow and solidification simulation (MAGMASOFT, ProCAST, FLOW-3D CAST) before tool steel is cut.
- Launch die-cast and cast tooling on accelerated schedules: tool design reviews, press tonnage, trim tooling, fixtures and T0/T1 trials.
- Qualify casting processes through first article inspection, PPAP, control plans and process capability (Cpk), including machining, heat treatment, impregnation and finishing.
- Set casting quality requirements: porosity classes, X-ray or CT acceptance, mechanical testing, leak testing and CMM inspection.
- Drive failure analysis and corrective action on porosity, cold shuts, hot tears, soldering and distortion using 8D and 5-Why.
- Lead PFMEA and DFMEA reviews, and evaluate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on cast and machined parts.
- Develop casting suppliers across North America, Mexico and Asia.
- Up to 30% travel required, including international supplier sites.
A day in the life
You might start the day reviewing a solidification simulation for a new aluminum housing and pushing back on a thick boss that will shrink. Mid-morning, you join a design review with Hardware Engineering to move a parting line and add draft before the part releases. After lunch, you could walk a die caster through T1 X-ray results, disposition an ECO on a machined casting, or lead a PFMEA on a new trim process.
About the team
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) is Amazon Robotics' scalability engine, bridging innovation with execution. We integrate Design for Excellence principles early in the engineering process to accelerate product development and ensure globally scalable robotic solutions. Our team owns DfX leadership, supplier process qualification, manufacturing readiness assessments, and engineering change evaluation across the product lifecycle. We work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to transform concepts into production-ready systems that deploy reliably at scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related discipline
- 8+ years of including new product introduction (NPI) experience
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions
- Broad manufacturing commodity background (Mechanical and Electrical).
- Familiarity with industry standard tools for problem solving and risk management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field
- Deep commodity experience with one or more of the following: DC Gearmotors/encoders; Plastics (primarily injection molding); Metals (Stamping, Machining); Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Sensors, Cameras; Cables.
- Experience with SPC, Gauge R&R, and PFMEA/DFMEA methodologies.
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Agile, Windchill, or equivalent) and engineering change management processes.
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, Westborough
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $137,300.00 - $185,700.00 USD annually
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Align your degree to manufacturing specializations
H-1B eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering maps cleanly to this role. A general engineering degree may trigger an RFE if it doesn't align with the specific manufacturing processes listed in the job description.
Search LCA filings for active sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs under job titles like 'Advanced Manufacturing Engineer' or 'Process Engineer.' Employers who filed in the past two years are operationally ready to sponsor and have already navigated the DOL certification process.
Target defense and aerospace primes carefully
Many defense contractors require security clearances that restrict employment to U.S. citizens. Focus on commercial aerospace, automotive OEMs, and medical device manufacturers, where advanced manufacturing roles routinely sponsor international engineers without clearance requirements.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at the applicable DOL prevailing wage level for your work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for Level I through Level IV thresholds under your specific SOC category before discussing compensation, so you can confirm the offer meets certification requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board, which lists employers with verified LCA filing history for advanced manufacturing roles by location. This filters out postings from companies that have never sponsored, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is listed as aspirational rather than operational.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you receive an offer. USCIS will scrutinize foreign three-year degrees in manufacturing engineering, and having a certified equivalency report ready accelerates the I-129 petition review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an advanced manufacturing engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Advanced manufacturing engineer positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. USCIS looks at both the job duties and the degree requirement listed by the employer, so the job description should explicitly state the degree field rather than broadly saying 'engineering or related field.'
Which visa types can sponsoring employers use for this role?
H-1B is the most common path for advanced manufacturing engineers. Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an engineer category on the USMCA profession list. Employers sponsoring for permanent residence typically use the EB-2 or EB-3 category with PERM labor certification.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring advanced manufacturing engineer visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for engineering roles, searchable by location and job type. This is the fastest way to identify companies that have already filed for roles matching your background, rather than applying broadly and finding out late in the process that a company doesn't sponsor.
Does a three-year engineering degree from Australia or India qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it requires additional documentation. USCIS applies a twelve-year total equivalency standard, meaning a three-year degree combined with progressive work experience may satisfy the bachelor's equivalency requirement. A NACES-member credential evaluation that explicitly states U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency strengthens the petition. Some employers also submit expert opinion letters to support the equivalency claim.
What manufacturing sectors file the most H-1B LCAs for this role?
Medical device manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, automotive OEMs, and aerospace component suppliers consistently generate H-1B LCA filings for advanced manufacturing engineers. Contract manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers often have established immigration processes because they hire for these roles in volume. Defense prime contractors are less viable due to security clearance requirements that typically restrict positions to U.S. citizens.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Advanced Manufacturing Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.