Maintenance Engineer , Launch Operations
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About the job
We're looking for a Facilities Operations Engineer with expert experience installing, commissioning and troubleshooting custom industrial equipment in a Payload Processing Facility environment.
This position will work side by side with Engineering and Production teams to develop creative solutions and take this program from startup, though design validation, into production then maintain equipment to support continuing operations. Maintaining Preventative Maintenance program will be key part of role.
Key job responsibilities •Installing Industrial equipment and machinery •Bring-up and Troubleshooting of equipment •Maintaining and preventative maintenance activities •Machine commissioning and trouble-shooting •Preventative and Breakdown Maintenance operations •Troubleshooting and Maintaining industrial equipment and machinery in clean room environment •Installation of custom equipment and commissioning •Work directly with engineering, production, and launch teams supporting highest standards A day in the life This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas.
You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost.
We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. ## Basic qualifications - 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience - 3+ years of maintenance or engineering experience - 3+ years of refrigeration industry experience - Bachelor's degree - Associate's degree in a technical field, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) BB/3P Full Time Exempt experience - Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays - Experience in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments, or experience in reliability/maintenance environments - Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution through launch readiness and go-live phases ## Preferred qualifications - 1+ years of commercial CO2 refrigeration applications experience - Refrigeration Trade School certificate - Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level - Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs for commercial refrigeration systems - Knowledge of performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, throughput, or quality - Experience working with and managing third party vendors - Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing - Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques - Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences - Experience in Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) or fulfillment operations, or experience in similar environments - Experience with retrofits, launches, or automation deployments - Experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks, and scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites 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 .
USA, FL, Kennedy Space Center - 76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually
From Amazon Leo's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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