Product Design Mech. Engineer, Mechanical Products and Services
- Amazon
- Seattle, Washington
- Full Time
Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As a Design Mechanical Engineer, you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you:
Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide design and recommendations despite uncertainty
Are detail and data oriented with familiarity with design/construction processes
Have experience managing engineering projects and engineering consultants.
Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Commissioning, Construction and Design)
Manage design and as built drawings and documents
Prepare and present progress reports to all relevant stakeholders
Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close
Key job responsibilities
Own the design-solutions which add data center infrastructure, capacity, improve availability, and/or increase sustainability.
Perform design and equipment submittal review for Data Centers in your region.
Interface with internal and external data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team, field engineering, and controls engineering to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
Support testing and validation of the component in our lab.
Support construction, commissioning, operations, and turnover.
A day in the life
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.
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. 2+ years of design experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, oil / gas facilities. (Experienced Engineer)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget Possess leadership and problem-solving skills Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers. Experience as resident design engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant. Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region. Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents. Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production Possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data center electrical and mechanical topology EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system experience (software and/or hardware) Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role Meets/exceeds Amazons functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.