AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.
Key job responsibilities
AWS is looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to become part of a global data center engineering team working with our suppliers to review the implementation and optimization of new product production processes selecting optimizing and supporting equipment and tooling to maximize manufacturing efficiencies. This position can be based out of Seattle Washington or Herndon Virginia.
Key Functional Dimensions:
Work in a cross-disciplinary setting with ability to influence and drive others.
Work has deep and far-reaching impact on overall product design/solutions
Advises peer engineers and management team.
Deep-dive and perform root cause analysis.
Make technical trade-offs between short-term project goals and long-term business needs.
Develop integrated systems extending the life of data center infrastructure products.
Simplify optimize and lower costs of data center mechanical and associated sub components.
A day in the life
At Amazon team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. We work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As an engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including manufacturers vendors and contractors.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with internal and external ecosystem partners to design and develop new data center product solutions.
Support field engineering and data center operation teams for performing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Leverage economy of scale through standardization and modularization of data center products.
Provide technical subject matter expertise to peers senior management and partner teams.
Develop business justification and narratives to promote new concepts and ideas.
Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE) Statistical Process Control (SPC) and 6 sigma concepts for process development.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Proficient in 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
Work with AWS suppliers to review and qualify production processes identify risk and mitigate plans.
Work with internal and external team to drive PFMEA reviews.
Develop standard works and best practices in manufacturing.
Advises peer engineers and management team.
About the team
*Why AWS*
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.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- 6 years of data center design construction operations or facility maintenance experience
- 6 years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience in data center design construction operations or facility maintenance
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.