Sr. Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, DCE - Mechanical Products & Services; MPS

Sr. Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, DCE - Mechanical Products & Services (MPS)

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be part of a global engineering team responsible for ownership and continuous improvement related to Mechanical (Cooling) infrastructure products within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.

As a Global Amazon Product Lifecycle Engineer, you will provide Mechanical 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 Mechanical AWS products deployed in data centers.

Intermittent travel will be necessary and should be expected to be around 30%.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of critical data center or mission critical mechanical and electrical equipment and hands‑on experience troubleshooting 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

• 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
• Ability to design for manufacturability, create assembly specifications and work with contract manufacturers and OEMs

The base salary range for this position varies by location. For example:

• USA, OH, Columbus – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle – $ – $ USD annually

Additional compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please see Amazon accommodations for more information.