Location: Seattle,WA, USA
DESCRIPTION
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We're working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve extreme-scale real world challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity.
Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!
Prime Air is looking for a Lab Manager to help own the Design Support Lab's current capabilities and its growth's strategic planning. The successful candidate will be obsessed with quality improvement, help to generate and collect data to increase operational efficiency.
Responsibilities include maintaining all aspects of the Design Support Lab, supports spaces and equipment resources, including hardware and SW tools, update all lab infrastructure, equipment, and hardware configurations. Ensure availability of build, rework, and test equipment and parts. Understanding use cases, device/system troubleshooting skills down to the component level. Ability to perform various activities including prototyping, rework, soldering, harnessing. In this role you will be able to:
* Administrate and oversee the daily operations and develop the content and strategy for the Lab
* Manage work queues within PA and with outside suppliers
* Work with multiple engineering teams
* Order supplies
* Attend meetings to develop actionable items
* Train and mentor team members on more complex tasks
* Manage calibration of test equipment
* Perform PCBA troubleshooting, modification, rework
* Conduct Testing, provisioning, flashing/programming
* Perform Wire Harness assembly, modification, repair, and rework
* Perform Prototype assembly, modification, repair, and rework
* Assist in creation of Technical Documentation, Work Instructions, Lab/Test proposals and plans
Export Controls License
This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* BS in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent professional experience
* A minimum of 5 years industry experience in a engineering lab environment
* Demonstrated leaderships skills, independent, self-initiative and pro-active approach
* Experience in coordinating hardware development projects
* Good knowledge of lab techniques and equipment
* Experienced with engineering labs safety practices supervising others in a hardware lab environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Familiarity with the following standards:
* IPC-7711/7721 (Rework, Repair & Modification or Printed Circuit Boards & Electronics Assemblies)
* IPC J-Standard (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies)
* IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable & Wire Harness Assembly)
* A background in large-scale lab management
* Experience in Leading teams
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.