Senior Product Lifecycle Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering Electrical Products and Services (DCE-EPS)

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.
Amazon Web Services is hiring a Product Lifecycle Electrical Engineer with Medium Voltage Switchgear and/or Medium Voltage Transformer experience for our Electrical Products and Services team. The Electrical Products and Services Team is a AWSs Data Center Engineering global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation for products used within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.

The Electrical Products and Services team works to design and develop resilient cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As an engineer at Amazon we are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs and communicate technical direction to Senior Leadership. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability scalability and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon you can design innovate and improve the products 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.

If you are a natural leader smart and worked with high performing team of engineers that enjoys working with complex problems we want you! At Amazon you will be responsible for working on product designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality speed and cost.

At Amazon teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a product engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including engineering service providers manufacturers vendors inspectors third party testing labs and contractors.

Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but shouldnt be more than 30%. International support will be part of the job and some international travel may be necessary. Your contribution could consist of leading international projects and could require developing engineering information packages. An understanding of international electrical product design requirements is helpful but not necessary.



Key job responsibilities

* Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
Lead new product design development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS datacenters with primary focus on MV switchgear and transformers as well as connecting dependencies with LV switchgear and power distribution.
Develop Capex and Opex spending budgets taking into account development costs with vendors prototyping needs testing and specialized tooling requirements.
Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment and components ensuring tier 2-3 supply chain resiliency.
Ensure compliance with UL CSA IEC and federal state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
Validate design through prototype pre-production and first-of-kind builds conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation operation and performance of electrical products.
Ability to provide support for manufacturing activities for the new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.


- 6 years of data center design construction operations or facility maintenance experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience developing solutions and executing plans on complex projects
- 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
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at OH Columbus - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually