Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer DCE - Mechanical Solutions

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Within AIS and Data Center Engineering the Mechanical Solutions team is driving rapid innovation in Mechanical Cooling and Controls systems used by AWS. Our designs are fundamentally changing the Data Center providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of the AWS business and its millions of customers. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry. This role provides the opportunity to engage with and lead the Sustaining or Product Lifecycle Engineering aspect for these advanced cloud infrastructure solutions and the exceptional people that develop them.

AWS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be part of a global engineering team responsible for ownership and continuous improvement related to Mechanical (Cooling) infrastructure products within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.
We are looking for engineers with hands on Mechanical and Manufacturing experience of Mechanical (Cooling) products. If you have experience leading product design of Mechanical products have an understanding of Mechanical Systems and know how products should be manufactured to ensure quality you may be a good fit. You should be capable of understanding detailed Mechanical equipment specifications and evaluating the merit and risks of design changes.

As a Global Amazon Product Lifecycle Engineer you will provide Mechanical infrastructure support to AWS data centers. You will collaborate with the product development team to gain deep understanding of all facets of each product as they are being developed and tested and then have engineering ownership of the product through its operational life. You will be a global goto engineering resource for Mechanical AWS products deployed in data centers.
Amazon has a global presence. Intermittent travel will be necessary and should be expected to be around 30. While most travel will be domestic some international travel may be necessary.

Key job responsibilities
Possess strong engineering judgement and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
Are detail and data oriented
Have experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Mechanical Products
Review update and approve equipment submittals
Work with global mechanical equipment suppliers and manufacturers
Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. reliability operations design compliance)
Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographic zones
Understand and explain complex systems in clear and concise language
Support Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis maintenance and troubleshooting support and operating procedure review for both mechanical and electrical issues.
Listen to the voice of the customer to understand if there are improvements that can be made to increase product reliability or availability.
Work with global supplier and manufacturers to design product improvements and to oversee root cause analysis.
Contribute to our global body of knowledge and drive a cycle of continuous improvement at a global scale
If you meet these qualifications exude passion and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyperscale this job is for you!


A day in the life
Our Mechanical Solutions (MS) Product Lifecycle Engineers (PLE) work closely with key partners to innovate create manage and support the end to end life sustaining of AWS Mechanical products.
This team will collaborate with internal partner teams to ensure the product performs as intended per design and leads remediation efforts when it does not. The MS PLE team is responsible for product sustaining at Scale Readiness and working with internal teams to identify design issues then remediate by working with necessary design teams the design vendor and/or the contract manufacturer (when applicable).

About the team
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Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
5 years experience developing Mechanical and/or Mechanical Cooling Products and launching them into production
5 years of project experience with cooling systems or components
5 years of developing cooling and/or liquid cooling products and launching them into production

Knowledge of typical data center designs/architectures and be following industry design trends
Experience with designing manufacturing automation equipment instrumentation control schematics and shipping and packaging requirements
Possess leadership and problemsolving skills be a motivated highly dependable individual.
Direct experience with the design or operation of data centers
Ability to research designs technologies and develop new strategies for data center equipment.
Ability to carry design concepts through exploration development and into prototyping/manufacturing.



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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.