Lab Engineer , Solar Manufacturing Engineering

Amazon is hiring a Lab Engineer , Solar Manufacturing Engineering in Kirkland, United States. It pays $39-$69/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Calipers, Micrometers and Multimeters among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Run day-to-day lab operations, build test fixtures, and support solar hardware manufacturing and testing.

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We are seeking a Lab Engineer to run day-to-day lab operations and support production and hardware testing. You'll build and maintain test fixtures, manage lab resources and equipment, and make sure measurements are accurate and traceable. You'll work hands-on with hardware, electrical harnesses, and precision measurement tools, and you'll work closely with design, test, and production teams.

As a Lab Engineer, you will support development, readiness, and operation of solar production area and test systems infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to translate test needs into safe, reliable, and repeatable test setups.
You will improve current test setups, integrate instrumentation and equipment, perform equipment checkout and commissioning activities, execute complex testing, troubleshoot hardware and test system issues.
This is a highly hands-on engineering role that combines mechanical engineering, test system development, production operations, troubleshooting, and testing.

Key job responsibilities
• Set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment for production station and test hardware.
• Partner with Control Engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to understand test requirements and determine equipment, instrumentation and fixture needs.
• Monitor complex tests, evaluate system behavior, identify abnormal conditions, and safely respond to test anomalies.
• Design, build, and modify custom test fixtures and tooling.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printers.
• Perform basic machining operations (drilling, cutting, and similar) to fabricate and modify fixtures and hardware.
• Take measurements and inspect hardware with calipers, micrometers, profilometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, electrical drawings, and GD&T to build, assemble, and verify hardware.
• Develop, build, troubleshoot, repair, and rework electrical harnesses, working from schematics and electrical drawings.
• Develop, build, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems including custom fixtures, motors, and control systems, working from schematics, engineering drawings, and first-principles reasoning.
• Manage lab resources, equipment, and supplies, including inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans for mechanical equipment.
• Organize and maintain the lab or shop space, and track equipment calibration to keep it current and compliant.
• Document test setups, procedures, and results.
• Enforce lab safety and housekeeping standards.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and other personnel on equipment operation, test setup, troubleshooting, and safe test execution.

Basic qualifications

- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks
- 1 year + of experience in hardware development, industrial equipment maintenance, space/aerospace maintenance, or another hands-on engineering environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with measurement and inspection devices (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems).
- Experience developing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical harnesses.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with calibration management systems.
- Experience with CAD tools for fixture design.
- Experience applying DFM principles and tolerance analysis to design manufacturable parts and functional assemblies.
- Experience creating engineering drawings for machining.
- Experience with harness design tools or documentation (wiring diagrams, pin-out and connector specifications, harness build drawings).

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, WA, Kirkland - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly

How we rate this

Lab Engineer , Solar Manufacturing Engineering at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Lab Engineer , Solar Manufacturing Engineering is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed pay is $39-$69/hr.
The role is based in US, WA, Kirkland.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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