Automation Specialist Technician III, Project Kuiper

Job ID: 3111406 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC - M90 Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. We are looking for talented technicians to help full‑scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, thrive on solving difficult problems with high impact, and love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated, detail oriented, and show the highest standards of execution. Responsibilities Maintain configuration control and monitor health of automated equipment Troubleshoot and diagnose failures of automated equipment Gather data and communicate during equipment downtime Perform preventative maintenance activities on equipment Drive machine operation process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory Follow work instructions and safety procedures Independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc.) Contribute to improving SOPs and safety procedures Additional Requirements Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times are Sun‑Wed, 4X10 5:00 pm – 3:30 am Stand for long periods of time, climb up and down ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines Basic Qualifications High school or equivalent diploma 3 years experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation 1 year operating and/or maintaining high‑volume manufacturing equipment 1 year using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, multi‑meters, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, gauge blocks) Experience with ownership of the performance and health of automated processes Experience reading, interpreting, and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings Ability to gather and analyze data to support root‑cause diagnosis Preferred Qualifications 5 years experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation 3 years operating and/or maintaining high‑volume manufacturing equipment 3 years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, multi‑meters, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, gauge blocks) Experience in the aerospace, automotive, medical device, aviation, military, or other high‑reliability operating environment Experience in a fast‑paced production environment Experience working with FOD, ESD‑sensitive hardware, and clean‑room requirements Experience working with electro‑mechanical assembly Export Control Requirement Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Compensation The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $42.00/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. Pay may vary by market location and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company; equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package. 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Asti, Piemonte, IT

Posted Date: 11/12/2025