Product Lifecycle Electrical Engineer, Data Center Electrical Products and Services
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 our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and welcome talented people who want to help.
Within Infrastructure Services and Data Center Engineering, the Electrical Products and Services team develops resilient electrical distribution products and systems. Our designs fundamentally change the data center, providing operational and financial benefits critical to AWS's success and its millions of customers. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue revolutionizing the industry.
About the role
We're seeking a Product Lifecycle Engineer with hands-on design, manufacturing, and installation experience of electrical products. As a Global AWS Product Lifecycle Engineer, you will provide electrical infrastructure support to AWS data centers. You will collaborate with the product development team to gain a deep understanding of each product as it is developed and tested, then take engineering ownership of the product through its operational life. You will serve as a global ‘go-to’ engineering resource for electrical AWS products deployed in data centers. Intermittent travel of around 30% is necessary, primarily domestic but with some international travel possible.
Responsibilities
- Review, update, and approve equipment submittals
- Work with global electrical equipment suppliers and manufacturers
- Build trust and relationships with stakeholders (e.g., reliability, operations, design, compliance)
- Work on concurrent projects across multiple geographic zones
- Understand and explain complex systems in clear and concise language
- Provide support to Field Engineering for root cause analysis, collaborating with the quality team for component-level investigations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support
- Review operating procedures for both mechanical and electrical issues
- Listen to customer feedback to identify improvements for product reliability or availability
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to design product improvements and oversee root cause analysis
- Contribute to the global body of knowledge and drive continuous improvement at scale
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years developing electrical and/or electronics products and launching them into production
- 5+ years of experience with systems or components including wiring, connectors, relays, circuit breakers, switchgear, and/or transformers
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to design for manufacturability, create assembly specifications, and work with contract manufacturers
- Knowledge and experience interpreting electric codes such as NEC, NFPA, UL891, UL508, ANSI C37, IEC 62271, or IEC61439
- Experience with electronics, including instrumentation control schematics and integration of electronics components
- Knowledge of typical data center designs/architectures and industry design trends
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
- Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and parental leave
Pay
The base salary range for this position is:
- USA, GA, Atlanta: $116,800 - $160,000 USD annually
- USA, OH, Columbus: $116,800 - $160,000 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin: $116,800 - $160,000 USD annually
- USA, VA, Herndon: $116,800 - $160,000 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle: $116,800 - $160,000 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.