Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Mechanical Products & Services

About the role

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. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join a global engineering team responsible for ownership and continuous improvement of data center liquid cooling infrastructure products within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.

You’ll work with product development teams to understand products during development and testing, maintaining engineering ownership throughout operational life. You’ll serve as the global engineering resource for liquid cooling AWS infrastructure in data centers. Intermittent travel (~30%) will be required, including some international travel. This position can be based in Herndon, VA; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; or Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong engineering judgment and recommendations despite uncertainty
• Review, update, and approve equipment submittals
• Work with global liquid cooling equipment suppliers and manufacturers
• Build trust and relationships with stakeholders (e.g., reliability, operations, design, compliance)
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographic zones
• Explain complex systems in clear and concise language
• Support Operations with failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating procedure review for mechanical and electrical issues
• Listen to customer feedback to identify product reliability or availability improvements
• Collaborate with suppliers to design product improvements and oversee root cause analysis
• Contribute to a global body of knowledge and drive continuous improvement at scale

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, or oil and gas)
• Hands-on mechanical and manufacturing experience with liquid cooling products
• Experience leading cooling product design, understanding cooling principles, and knowledge of quality manufacturing practices
• Ability to comprehend detailed equipment specifications, piping systems, pumping systems, and air handler systems, and evaluate design change implications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License
• Experience with building codes and regulations
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

About the team

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. Our team includes software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. We collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Our inclusive culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. We foster stronger, more collaborative teams through inclusion events and affinity groups, and our continual innovation is fueled by diverse perspectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, 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
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Pay

Base salary range: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually (varies by location: Herndon, VA; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; or Columbus, OH). Final compensation will include sign-on payments, RSUs, and other factors such as experience and qualifications.