Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Industrial Robotics Group

Amazon • North Reading, MA

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About The Position

Industrial Robotics Group is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next
generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at
Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine
cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design
to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside
humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future
of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class
teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation,
locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Amazon's Industrial Robotics Group is looking for a Senior Technical
Infrastructure Program Manager to support the buildout, maintenance, and
operations of our development facilities and manufacturing equipment integration
into R&D facilities and the factory floor. This is a builder role for someone
who thrives in the ambiguity of a zero-to-one development and manufacturing
environment, sitting at the intersection of construction, manufacturing
engineering, and R&D to help transform our facility into a dynamic instrument
that accelerates engineering velocity while embodying Amazon's Leadership
Principles.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing brownfield retrofits or bringing new industrial R&D labs online.
• Experience setting up or managing technical workshops/machine shops (CNC, fabrication, prototyping).
• Proficiency in reading and approving technical drawings (P&ID, architectural layouts).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of facility retrofits, construction projects, and equipment installations, serving as a key interface between internal stakeholders, equipment vendors, and construction contractors
• Coordinate with the Tool Install team responsible for equipment layouts, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and operational support
• Contribute to the physical transformation of development and manufacturing sites, supporting facility layout optimization and construction approaches through first-principles thinking
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineers to define equipment layouts and utility requirements (power, air, process cooling) aligned with manufacturing and R&D roadmaps
• Support the deployment and operation of a rapid-response internal machine shop with CNC machining, fabrication, and prototyping capabilities
• Enable rapid development cycles through dynamic facility capabilities and efficient modifications, supporting product development timelines during critical phases
• Support facility operations and maintenance, including preventive maintenance programs, spare parts management, equipment reliability initiatives, and sustaining activities
• Coordinate with specialized trade contractors (electricians, pipefitters, riggers) and manufacturing equipment vendors
• Support capital budget (CapEx) tracking for facility upgrades and equipment installation, contributing to cost optimization and vendor performance efforts
• Uphold a safety-first culture, data-driven maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance across all operations

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level