Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, DCE - Mechanical Products & Services (MPS)

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 customers have continual access to innovation. Within AWS and Data Center Engineering, the Mechanical Products & Services (MPS) team drives rapid innovation in Mechanical Cooling and Controls systems used by AWS.

This role provides the opportunity to engage with and lead the Sustaining or Product Lifecycle Engineering aspect for advanced cloud infrastructure solutions. As a Global Amazon Product Lifecycle Engineer, you will provide Mechanical infrastructure support to AWS data centers, collaborate with product development teams, and serve as a global engineering resource for Mechanical AWS products deployed in data centers. Intermittent travel of around 30% is required, including some international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong engineering judgement and recommendations despite uncertainty.
• Work with global mechanical equipment suppliers and manufacturers to build trust and relationships with stakeholders (e.g., reliability, operations, design, compliance).
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographic zones.
• Understand and explain complex systems clearly and concisely.
• Support Operations, including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating procedure review for mechanical and electrical issues.
• Listen to customer feedback to identify improvements for product reliability or availability.
• Collaborate with global suppliers and manufacturers to design product improvements and oversee root cause analysis.
• Contribute to a global body of knowledge and drive continuous improvement at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of critical data center or mission-critical mechanical and electrical equipment, with hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical components and systems.
• 4+ years of experience developing Mechanical and/or Mechanical Cooling Products and launching them into production.
• 4+ years of project experience with cooling systems or components.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management and related systems.
• Capability to understand detailed Mechanical equipment specifications and evaluate design change merits and risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
• Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
• Experience designing for manufacturability, creating assembly specifications, and working with contract manufacturers and OEMs.

About the team

The Mechanical Products & Services team provides engineering expertise and design and product lifecycle support for mechanical equipment in data centers globally. We support new products and design features for mechanical cooling systems in data center deployments and own mechanical products throughout their lifecycle. Our scope includes emergent global-scale remediation efforts impacting Data Center capacity or availability and driving business improvement initiatives for data-driven decision-making.

Why AWS

• Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates with non-traditional career paths to apply.
• Work/Life Balance: We strive for flexibility to support work-life harmony.
• Inclusive Team Culture: Employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion, with ongoing events and learning experiences celebrating diversity.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: Access to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to develop into a well-rounded professional.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• 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, Seattle: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually

Your Amazon package includes sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for 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.