Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, DCC Communities, Electrical Solutions Team

Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, DCC Communities, Electrical Solutions Team

Job ID : 2803827 Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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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.

Amazon Web Services is seeking a mechanical engineer to be part of a global engineering team responsible for ownership and continuous improvement related to electrical infrastructure products within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.

This position can be based out of Herndon VA, Austin, TX or Columbus, OH.

We are looking for engineers with hands-on mechanical and manufacturing experience of electrical products. If you have experience leading product design of electrical products, have an understanding of electronics, and know how products should be manufactured to ensure quality you may be a good fit.

You should be capable of understanding detailed electrical equipment specifications and evaluating the merit and risks of design changes.

As a Global Amazon Product Lifecycle Engineer, you will provide electrical infrastructure support to AWS data centers. You will collaborate with the product development team to gain deep understanding of all facets of each product as they are being developed and tested, and then have engineering ownership of the product through its operational life.

You will be a global go-to’ engineering resource for electrical AWS products deployed in data centers.

Amazon has a global presence. 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
• Are detail and data oriented
• Have experience engineering electrical and / or electronics products
• Review, update, and approve equipment submittals
• Work with global electrical 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

If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyper-scale, this job is for you!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience developing electrical and / or electronics products and launching them into production
• 5+ years of project experience with systems or components including wiring, connectors, relays, circuit breakers, switchgear and / or transformers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to design for manufacturability, create assembly specifications and work with contract manufacturers.
• Knowledge of typical data center designs / architectures, and be following industry design trends.
• Knowledge and experience to interpret electric code NEC, NFPA, UL891, UL508, ANSI C37 or IEC 62271 or IEC61439.
• Experience with electronics including instrumentation control schematics and integration of electronics components.
• An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability, or maintainability.
• Possess leadership and problem-solving skills, be a motivated, highly dependable individual.
• Direct experience with the design or operation of data centers or substations
• Ability to research designs, technologies, and develop new strategies for data center equipment. Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into prototyping / manufacturing.

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.

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