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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.

Are you interested in developing solutions that have big impact? Are you someone who likes to challenge the status quo and work on developing innovative product solutions? If you are a mechanical engineer and looking for an exciting career in cloud infrastructure, come join a team that constantly seeks ways to build things better & faster for our customers.

AWS is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to become part of a global data center engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation within our rapidly expanding data center footprint. This position can be based out of Seattle, Washington or Herndon, Virginia.

Our Senior Mechanical Engineers take full ownership to design resilient, cost effective mechanical systems. As engineers at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs, and communicate technical direction to Sr. Management. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you have the ability to drive change and make a substantial impact in the systems our customers rely on.

Key Functional Dimensions:

• Work in a cross-disciplinary setting with ability to influence and drive others.

• Work has deep and far reaching impact on overall product design/solutions

• Advises peer engineers and management team.

• Deep-dive and perform root cause analysis.

• Make technical trade-offs between short-term project goals and long-term business needs.

• Develop integrated systems extending the life of data center infrastructure products.

• Simplify, optimize and lower costs of data center mechanical and associated sub components.

At Amazon, team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. We work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a mechanical engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external ecosystem partners to design and develop new data center product solutions.

• Support field engineering and data center operation teams for performing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Leverage economy of scale through standardization and modularization of data center products.

• Provide technical subject matter expertise to peers, senior management and partner teams.

• Develop business justification and narratives to promote new concepts and ideas.

• Lead key initiatives for the organization while demonstrating extreme ownership.

• Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate mechanical and associated sub components.

• Provide product design support to other team members.

• Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.

We LOVE Data so be sure to apply with a detailed resume/CV.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering. Will also accept equivalent domain specific technical experience in lieu of a degree.

• 7+ years of experience in data center design and product development/HVAC design/related product development.

• Thorough understanding and use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

• Deep understanding of data center mechanical systems and cooling control schemes.

• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing.

• Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet associated milestones as well as familiarity of product verification using testing and experience for product certification testing by third party lab.

• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for rack and room level products as well as proficiency with FEA and CFD-based analysis tools.

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

• Experience designing air- or water-cooled systems for high-heat density applications as well as knowledge of industry standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, ANSI etc.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.