Amazon is putting more than $100 million into an Indiana robot factory with 300 skilled jobs

Amazon’s robot bet lands in Indiana

Amazon’s next robotics push is landing in Greenwood, Indiana, with more than $100 million behind it. The factory matters because its machines will support a North American delivery network increasingly shaped by automation.

Amazon expects 300 skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs by the end of 2028. Their average annual pay is projected to approach $100,000.

An existing building gets a new mission

The project will occupy a 585,000-square-foot building at 1175 Collins Road in Greenwood, Indiana. Amazon plans to purchase and equip the facility rather than construct an entirely new shell.

Operations are expected to begin in 2028. Using an existing industrial building can shift focus toward installing equipment, hiring workers, and preparing manufacturing lines for launch.

The output will travel far beyond Indiana

The Greenwood plant will make products for Amazon’s fulfillment and robotics network across North America. That means its output will travel to facilities beyond Indiana and support the systems moving customer orders.

Amazon has not publicly listed specific robot models for Greenwood. Its announcement broadly covers equipment that supports fulfillment operations and robotic systems across Amazon.

Robots will help build more robots

Amazon plans to combine advanced metal fabrication, robotic welding, automated powder coating, and final assembly under one roof. Each process covers a different stage, from shaping parts to finishing and joining equipment.

The production floor will also use Amazon Web Services and AI-powered smart manufacturing systems. Robots will help build equipment for Amazon’s robotics operation.

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The job list reaches beyond assembly

The promised jobs span hands-on production and technical management. Amazon lists CNC operators, welders, powder-coating technicians, assemblers, manufacturing engineers, quality specialists, controls engineers, and program managers.

That mix shows the factory needs more than assembly labor. Workers will machine components, run systems, inspect quality, solve problems, and coordinate projects as staffing grows toward 300 positions.

Average pay approaches $100,000

Amazon says the new positions will average nearly $100,000 per year, placing the pay well above the Indianapolis region’s average. The figure is an average, so individual offers will vary by role and experience.

For welders, engineers, technicians, and managers, the project creates paths into advanced manufacturing. About 300 paychecks could circulate through Johnson County.

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Indiana’s factory base helped seal the deal

Indiana’s industrial base helped win the project. Manufacturing represents about 24% of the state’s gross domestic product and employs more than 518,000 workers, according to Amazon and state officials.

That concentration gives employers access to people experienced in production, maintenance, engineering, and logistics. It means Amazon will compete with manufacturers for skilled workers across Indiana.

Roads and graduates strengthen the pitch

Greenwood sits within Indiana’s transportation network, which ranks 13th nationally, giving the plant routes to Amazon facilities across North America. A central location can shorten trips for finished equipment and replacement parts.

The region also produces more than 2,500 industrial engineering graduates each year. Purdue, Rose-Hulman, and Ivy Tech help feed that talent pipeline for employers.

Amazon already has deep Indiana roots

Amazon’s presence in Indiana already extends far beyond warehouses. The company reports more than $40 billion invested statewide, over 27,000 direct jobs, and another 40,000 indirect jobs tied to its activity.

Amazon estimates its operations have contributed more than $35 billion to Indiana’s gross domestic product. The factory adds manufacturing to its delivery and technology footprint.

1 million robots set the scale

Amazon says it has manufactured more than 1 million robots in the United States. Its robotics network spans more than 300 facilities worldwide, and robots assist employees with 75% of customer orders Amazon delivers.

The Greenwood plant, therefore, joins an established system, rather than an experimental side project. Its output could support that growing fleet.

Indiana becomes Amazon’s fourth robot hub

Greenwood is expected to become Amazon’s fourth robot-making plant in the United States. Two existing factories are in Massachusetts, while Amazon announced a multibillion-dollar manufacturing project in Austin, Texas, in August 2026.

Adding Indiana and Texas doubles the company’s plant count from two to four. The expansion spreads production beyond Massachusetts and closer to markets.

New hiring follows robotics job cuts

The Greenwood hiring comes after Amazon cut at least 100 white-collar jobs from its robotics unit in March 2026. The company also stopped developing Blue Jay, a multi-arm warehouse system that had been unveiled months earlier.

That contrast shows robotics investment does not guarantee steady employment across every team. Hiring and cuts can coexist within Amazon’s robotics strategy.

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Training could open doors to new roles

Indiana workers may already have a route toward the new roles. More than 4,200 Amazon employees in the state have used Career Choice education and skills programs since 2019.

The program works with 32 Indiana education partners and prepays tuition for eligible studies. Courses cover skilled trades, cloud computing, and nursing for broader career options.

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Do you think Amazon’s more than $100 million Indiana robot factory will create lasting opportunities for skilled workers or speed up job losses through automation? Share your view in the comments.

This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.

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