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

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

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own projects to completion.

Within AIS and Data Center Engineering, the Mechanical Solutions team is driving rapid innovation in Mechanical Cooling and Controls systems used by AWS. Our designs are fundamentally changing the Data Center, providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of AWS and its millions of customers. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.

This role provides the opportunity to engage with and lead the Sustaining or Product Lifecycle Engineering aspect for these advanced cloud infrastructure solutions and the exceptional people who develop them.

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

We are looking for engineers with hands‑on Mechanical and Manufacturing experience of Mechanical (Cooling) products. If you have experience leading product design of Mechanical products, have an understanding of Mechanical Systems, and know how products should be manufactured to ensure quality, you may be a good fit. You should be capable of understanding detailed Mechanical equipment specifications and evaluating the merit and risks of design changes.

• Possess strong engineering judgment and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty.
• Be 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 improvements can be made to increase product reliability or availability.
• Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to design product improvements and 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.
• Experi…