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 will be part of 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 collaborate with diverse teams of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the low possible cost for our customers. Intermittent travel of around 30% will be required, including both domestic and international destinations.

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 such as reliability, operations, design, and compliance teams
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographic zones
• Understand and 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, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
• 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
• Ability to evaluate design change implications

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 you do not meet all preferred qualifications. Our team thrives on curiosity, connection, and inclusion, with employee-led affinity groups promoting empowerment and pride in what makes us unique. We foster stronger, more collaborative teams through inclusion events and continual innovation driven by bold ideas and fresh perspectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health support and medical advice line
• 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: $136,600 – $184,800 USD annually (locations: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Austin, TX; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.