Sr Hardware Systems Engineer DCE Security Solutions Engineering

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.

Amazon Web Services is seeking Sr Hardware Development Engineer to become part of a global engineering team pioneering and developing the next generation of security systems for AWS data centers. We are passionate about security systems and get our energy through challenge innovation and design. Success is measured against the possible not the probable and we strive to find answers to every unknown.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient cost effective systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.

Amazon offers a fast paced fun and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market enjoy a challenge and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazons work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

A successful candidate will have an established background in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent and has the ability to cross disciplines to a limited degree in order to understand designs and to communicate with external vendors. This position requires independent decision making and selflearning in regards to cross discipline concepts. Being a selfstarter is highly expected for this role. This role will serve as a design engineer and engineering SME in order to drive new solutions for existing equipment/processes by collaborating with internal stakeholders vendors contractors and machine builders. The candidate will be directly responsible for communication with ODM engineers to convey the groups engineering goals & design expectations and providing information needed to drive completion. The candidate shall be able to provide mechanical design ideas and controls architecture & functionality. The engineer would act as a true design consultant for mechanical needs with some inhouse testing and programming required.


Key job responsibilities
Lead product high level architecture
Turn business requirements into product requirements
Drive technical discussions with stakeholders and suppliers during RFPs
Evaluate technical sections of proposals during vendor selection
Work with ODMs to turn requirements into specifications
Develop validation tests; both internal and vendordriven
Audit ODM progress
Bring up prototypes on site
Iterate on designs until high volume production
Test failure analysis and solution validation to complete successful product development
Product documentation
Support positive team interactions to accomplish program objectives
Provide crossfunctional program integration support to ensure team success
Lead project teams to timely delivery of products
Schedule and milestone management
Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle
Ability to travel at least 20 globally to interact with external vendors and internal customers


A day in the life
You collaborate with your team to deliver projects. You identify and communicate issues associated with the design development and modification of data center technologies and their implementation. You seek to learn the business context and the technologies that make up our global infrastructure architecture. You work effectively with peer engineers and internal partners to understand their needs and identify any opportunities/problems arising from technical decisions. You invent refine and develop solutions to ensure they are meeting business needs and team goals. You are a passionate advocate for your customer.

About the team
DCE Security Solutions team provides engineering expertise and design support for security devices and solutions in data centers globally. We own and support security products throughout their lifecycle. Our scope also includes emergent global scale remediation strategic efforts that impact Data Center Security and introducing and driving business improvement initiatives increasing visibility and enabling data driven decision making.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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BS or BA in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
10 years experience in new product introduction and product life cycle management
5 years experience in management of engineering design projects in the ODM model
5 years experience with AutoCAD SolidWorks AutoCAD Inventor Microsoft Office PLC/HMI Programming Motors VFDs and 24VDC control devices (such as limit switches solenoids photo eyes and EStops)
5 years experience with design for six sigma with hands one experience in tools like FMEA DVP&R and product reliability analysis

Masters degree in Engineering (any discipline)
Experienced in engaging customers to gather requirements and develop specifications
Analytic problem solving skills including knowledge of 8D Six Sigma DOE or similar disciplines
Experienced in designing material handling systems and related automation equipment with a high Mechanical aptitude for hands on innovation
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills

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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.