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.
As a Product Lifecycle Engineer, you will provide electrical infrastructure support to AWS data centers, specifically within the medium voltage switchgear and transformer product category. You will collaborate with the product development team to gain a deep understanding of all facets of each product as they are being developed and tested, then take engineering ownership of the product through its operational life. You will be a global subject matter expert for electrical products deployed in data centers.
We are looking for engineers with hands-on design, manufacturing, and installation experience. The right candidate will have led product design efforts, have an understanding of electronics, and know how products should be manufactured to ensure quality. They should be capable of understanding detailed equipment specifications and evaluating the merit and risks of design changes.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but is not expected to exceed 30%. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel may be required. Contributions could include leading international projects and developing engineering information packages. An understanding of international electrical product design requirements is helpful but not necessary.
Key job responsibilities
- 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
- Provide support to Field Engineering for root cause analysis, with collaboration with quality team for component-level investigations, 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
A day in the life
In this role, you'll focus on the electrical products that form the backbone of AWS data centers worldwide. You might start your day reviewing equipment submittals and specifications, then transition into a collaborative session with our product development team to understand how new electrical systems are being designed and tested. You'll work across multiple geographic zones simultaneously, sometimes supporting field engineering teams through root cause analysis investigations, other times partnering with global suppliers to explore design improvements. Your work includes translating complex electrical systems into clear documentation and guidance for operations teams, while staying connected to how your decisions impact customer reliability and availability. You'll also contribute to our collective knowledge base, sharing insights that help drive continuous improvement across our global infrastructure.
About the team
The Electrical Products and Services team works to design and develop resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As an engineer at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs and communicate technical direction to Senior Leadership. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you can design, innovate, and improve the products our customers rely on.
*Why AWS*
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*Diverse Experiences*
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*Work/Life Balance*
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*Inclusive Team Culture*
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*Mentorship and Career Growth*
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 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
- Experience in commissioning
- Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical equipment or design related to data center electrical and mechanical topology
- 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 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.
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