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 Principal Mechanical Engineer to become part of a global data center engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation within our rapidly expanding data center footprint. This position can be based out of Seattle (WA), Austin (TX), or Herndon (VA).
The Data Center Principal Mechanical Engineer has the ability to understand the customer demand as well as the technology & business opportunities that exist in order to lead the organization forward. You understand key problems, and propose and analyze multiple solutions to produce the most efficient, cost effective, resilient, and scalable mechanical designs achievable. The Data Center Principal Mechanical Engineer provides the vision, rationale and recommendations to leadership teams from AWS and work with external industry partners for next-generation data center design, while ensuring current systems meet performance and operational standards. As a Data Center Principal Mechanical Engineer, you are a leader and visionary in your field, working within and overseeing the work of cross-functional teams that include: technical program management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control engineering, supply chain management, operations, end users, safety and security. You will drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs, and communicate technical direction to Senior Management. Externally, you will provide high-level guidance to design teams, equipment and construction suppliers through specification reviews, design reviews and qualification test reviews. You will develop technical partnerships with the industry partners to define AWS-enabled designs to accelerate capacity delivery. You will also participate in external forums/consortiums to understand current trends and developments within the industry.
Key job responsibilities
Your daily responsibilities include all aspects of the data center lifecycle:
What we offer: A fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.
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.
We LOVE Data so be sure to apply with a detailed resume/CV.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $252,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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