Product Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering Electrical Products and Services
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Are you excited to design the next-generation electrical power distribution solutions that power millions of AWS customer experiences and shape how the world accesses cloud technology Youll join a collaborative engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient cost-effective electrical systems for our rapidly expanding global data center network.
As a Product Design Engineer youll focus on creating innovative medium-voltage switchgear power distribution equipment transformers and protection systems that meet the demanding requirements of AWSs global infrastructure. Your day might include collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine product specifications evaluating design modifications to enhance reliability and cost efficiency or partnering with manufacturers and testing laboratories to ensure compliance with international standards. Youll work alongside colleagues across multiple regions translating complex technical requirements into practical solutions that support our customers cloud infrastructure needs.
We are Amazon Web Services Electrical Products and Services Engineering team a collaborative group focused on achieving industry-leading uptime through cutting-edge design and continuous improvement. Our vision centers on advancing electrical distribution technology to support AWSs expanding global data center network. We work closely with manufacturers suppliers testing facilities and engineering service providers worldwide to deliver world-class quality. By joining our team youll contribute to the electrical systems that enable millions of customers to access cloud services reliably and efficiently.
Travel: This role requires up to 25% domestic or international travel to support global projects manufacturing sites and compliance testing activities.
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 including LV and MV switchgear power distribution cabinets and panels.
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.
A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of creative problem-solving and technical excellence. Youll engage in collaborative design sessions prototype development and cross-functional communication translating complex electrical engineering challenges into elegant scalable solutions. Expect to move seamlessly between technical design work supplier interactions and strategic planning that shapes the future of data center electrical infrastructure.
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.
- 4 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
- 4 years of commissioning experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 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 Engineer License
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents
- Able to interpret electric code NEC NFPA UL891 UL508 UL1066 UL1558 ANSI C37 and other IEC codes.
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.
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.
Are you excited to design the next-generation electrical power distribution solutions that power millions of AWS customer experiences and shape how the world accesses cloud technology Youll join a collaborative engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient cost-effective electrical systems for our rapidly expanding global data center network.
As a Product Design Engineer youll focus on creating innovative medium-voltage switchgear power distribution equipment transformers and protection systems that meet the demanding requirements of AWSs global infrastructure. Your day might include collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine product specifications evaluating design modifications to enhance reliability and cost efficiency or partnering with manufacturers and testing laboratories to ensure compliance with international standards. Youll work alongside colleagues across multiple regions translating complex technical requirements into practical solutions that support our customers cloud infrastructure needs.
We are Amazon Web Services Electrical Products and Services Engineering team a collaborative group focused on achieving industry-leading uptime through cutting-edge design and continuous improvement. Our vision centers on advancing electrical distribution technology to support AWSs expanding global data center network. We work closely with manufacturers suppliers testing facilities and engineering service providers worldwide to deliver world-class quality. By joining our team youll contribute to the electrical systems that enable millions of customers to access cloud services reliably and efficiently.
Travel: This role requires up to 25% domestic or international travel to support global projects manufacturing sites and compliance testing activities.
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 including LV and MV switchgear power distribution cabinets and panels.
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.
A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of creative problem-solving and technical excellence. Youll engage in collaborative design sessions prototype development and cross-functional communication translating complex electrical engineering challenges into elegant scalable solutions. Expect to move seamlessly between technical design work supplier interactions and strategic planning that shapes the future of data center electrical infrastructure.
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.
- 4 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
- 4 years of commissioning experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 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 Engineer License
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents
- Able to interpret electric code NEC NFPA UL891 UL508 UL1066 UL1558 ANSI C37 and other IEC codes.
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 TX Austin - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
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