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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 Mechanical

Products and Services 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.

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.

If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with

complex problems we want you! At Amazon, you will be responsible for working on

multi-million-dollar designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great

ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which

supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Define and design liquid cooling equipment and related infrastructure.

• 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.

• Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and

pipe support analysis activities.

• 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 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.

• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 25%

of the year.

About the team

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.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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.

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.

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 and 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. Basic Qualifications: - 4+ years of industrial or commercial

engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data

centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience

- 4+ years of commissioning experience

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical

facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil

and gas facilities

- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of

data center equipment and facilities

- Experience in commissioning Preferred Qualifications: - Professional Engineer

License

- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into

deployment or mass production

- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings,

specifications, and submittal documents

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more

information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package

will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final

compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,

qualifications, and location. Amazon also 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

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, GA, Atlanta - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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