Sr. 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 our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Within AWS and Data Center Engineering, the Mechanical Products & Services (MPS) team drives rapid innovation in Mechanical Cooling and Controls systems. Our designs fundamentally change data centers, providing operational and financial benefits critical to AWS’s success and its millions of customers. This role focuses on the Sustaining or Product Lifecycle Engineering aspect of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions.

As a Global Amazon Product Lifecycle Engineer, you will provide Mechanical infrastructure support to AWS data centers, collaborating with product development teams to gain deep understanding of each product and owning it through its operational life. You will 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 judgment 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.
• 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.
• Understand and explain complex systems in clear and concise language.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• 6+ years of experience developing Mechanical and/or Mechanical Cooling Products and launching them into production.
• 6+ years of project experience with cooling systems or components.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management and related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 and own mechanical products throughout their lifecycle. Our scope includes global-scale remediation efforts impacting Data Center capacity or availability and driving business improvement initiatives for data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, OH, Columbus: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Work/Life Balance & Culture

• We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility in our working culture.
• Employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion, empowering us to embrace our differences.
• Ongoing events and learning experiences, including Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities, with resources to develop into a well-rounded professional.