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. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Responsibilities
- Possess strong engineering judgement and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
- Are detail and data oriented
- Have experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Mechanical Products
- Review, update, and approve equipment submittals
- Work with global mechanical equipment suppliers and manufacturers
- Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. reliability, operations, design, compliance)
- Work on concurrent projects, in multiple geographic zones
- Understand and explain complex systems in clear and concise language
- Support Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting support, and operating procedure review for both mechanical and electrical issues
- Listen to the voice of the customer to understand if there are improvements that can be made to increase product reliability or availability
- Work with global supplier and manufacturers to design product improvements, and to oversee root cause analysis
- Contribute to our global body of knowledge and drive a cycle of continuous improvement at a global scale
Requirements
- Possess strong engineering judgement and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
- Are detail and data oriented
- Have experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Mechanical Products
- Review, update, and approve equipment submittals
- Work with global mechanical equipment suppliers and manufacturers
- Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. reliability, operations, design, compliance)
- Work on concurrent projects, in multiple geographic zones
- Understand and explain complex systems in clear and concise language
- Support Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting support, and operating procedure review for both mechanical and electrical issues
- Listen to the voice of the customer to understand if there are improvements that can be made to increase product reliability or availability
- Work with global supplier and manufacturers to design product improvements, and to oversee root cause analysis
- Contribute to our global body of knowledge and drive a cycle of continuous improvement at a global scale
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of critical data center or mission critical mechanical and electrical equipment and hands-on experience trouble-shooting mechanical components and systems
- 8+ years of experience developing Mechanical and/or Mechanical Cooling Products and launching them into production
- 8+ years of project experience with cooling systems or components
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management and related systems
Skills
- Strong engineering judgement and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
- Detail and data oriented
- Experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Mechanical Products
- Ability to design for manufacturability, create assembly specifications and work with contract manufacturers and OEMs
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually.
Schedule
Intermittent travel will be necessary and should be expected to be around 30%. While most travel will be domestic, some international travel may be necessary.