We’re excited to share that Amazon has announced Austin as the location of a significant new manufacturing facility where advanced robotics systems will be produced. The multi-billion dollar investment will create 300-500 high-paying jobs in manufacturing and engineering, and extend into educational opportunities and workforce development programs that will deepen the company’s commitment to the city and the state of Texas.
The new facility will build on more than a decade of robotics innovation, development, and use across Amazon. Over the past six years, robotics systems like the ones that will be built in Austin have helped decrease the rate of global recordable injuries by more than 43% and global lost-time injuries by more than 70%.
In addition to helping improve safety, the growth of robotics across Amazon’s operations has also expanded career pathways for employees and local communities. Across Texas, 14,500 employees have participated in Amazon’s Career Choice program, which pre-pays for employees to earn degrees in high-demand fields, including robotics. Amazon has also worked with the University of Texas on the Amazon Science Hub for machine learning and robotics research since 2023. Looking ahead, programs like Amazon Future Engineer, which increases access to computer science education for K-12 students from underserved communities, will continue to create more opportunities for both employees and local community members.
Amazon cited Austin’s talented workforce, world-class universities, and strong community partnerships as key factors that make Austin the ideal home for this facility.
“At a time when regions across the country are competing aggressively for transformational investment, Amazon’s decision to choose Austin for its new robotics facility sends a strong signal about the region’s dynamic innovation economy.” said Casey Dobson, Chairman of Opportunity Austin. “Record-setting venture capital investment, high concentration of STEM talent, and growing international interest are reinforcing Austin’s position in advanced manufacturing and corporate interest, attracting investment that will bring lasting value for the economy and community.”
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