Mechanical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. This team works on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, collaborating across software, hardware, network engineering, supply chain, security, and operations to deliver high standards for safety, security, and seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.

About the role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Controls Engineer to join the Data Center Engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the operational integrity and reliability of critical data center infrastructure systems that power the world's largest cloud computing platform. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical data center infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, and control systems to ensure maximum uptime and availability
• Perform root cause analysis on infrastructure failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all data center critical systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and construction teams to support capacity delivery and infrastructure improvements
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency operating procedures (EOPs) for infrastructure systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and safety across the data center portfolio
• Support commissioning and validation activities for new infrastructure deployments and upgrades
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
• Experience in commissioning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
• Bachelor's degree

About The Team

• Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and trusted by startups to Global 500 companies.
• Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.
• Work/Life Balance: AWS strives for flexibility to support work-life harmony, ensuring success at work does not come at the expense of personal life.
• Inclusive Team Culture: Employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences foster inclusion and celebrate differences.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: AWS provides knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help employees develop professionally.

Pay

• USA, OH, Columbus: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually

Benefits

• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

Learn more about benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.