Senior 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 Senior 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 of around 30% will be required, including both domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong engineering judgement 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 improvements for product reliability or availability
• 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

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, 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
• Familiarity with detailed equipment specifications, piping systems, pumping systems, and air handler systems
• Experience evaluating design change implications
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• 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 they 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 capacity at the lowest possible cost.

We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion, and our inclusion events strengthen collaboration. Continuous innovation is driven by the diverse perspectives and passionate voices of our teams.

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $136,600 – $184,800 USD annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your package will also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Locations: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Austin, TX; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA.