Sr. Product Design Engineer, LV Power Distribution, Data Center Engineering, Electrical Products and Services
Herndon, VA - USA
Job Summary
Youll join a diverse team of technical infrastructure program managers software engineers data specialists supply chain specialists and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for planning and execution 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 Sr. Product Design Engineer for the Electrical Products and Services engineering team. This electrical product focused team is a part of a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation for products used within our rapidly expanding data center foot print.
The Electrical Product Engineering team at Amazon works to design and develop resilient cost-effective electrical distribution products and 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 senior 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.
We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background with hands-on experience in new product design and development of electrical power distribution equipment. If you can design electrical power distribution products and equipment help to successfully test the products per latest codes and standards using third party test laboratories then you will be a good fit. You will directly lead product design and development and be a part of the process from concept to implementation. You must be capable of defining equipment specifications and evaluating the merit of design changes.
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% and will be primarily domestic but could include some international travel.
Key job responsibilities
- Support the Data Center Design Engineering Principal Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams to design and develop innovative concepts into new products needed for power distribution for data center.
- Lead new product design development and work with internal teams to understand design requirements and solicit customer input.
- Collaborate with other disciplines such as mechanical and structural engineering reliability QA/QC and compliance to create well thought out products.
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment devices and bill of materials.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries.
- Prepare Review and approval of product design and drawings including electrical bill of materials configuration layouts assembly construction and electrical wiring drawings.
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during manufacturing phases.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly set up test processes and validate installation operation and performance of electrical products.
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 (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.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- 8 Years of experience of Electrical Infrastructure Design; OR 8 years of Data Center or Mission-Critical Design Construction or Operations
- 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.
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 GA Atlanta - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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