Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Systems & Cooling

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the design and continuous innovation of data center mechanical systems. You will lead projects from concept through deployment, focusing on resilient, cost-effective cooling solutions and scalable infrastructure.

This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver reliable, high-performance data center products. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in industrial engineering for mission-critical facilities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities.
• 4+ years of commissioning experience.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods.

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 root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leverage economy of scale through standardization and modularization of data center products.
• Maintain and develop technical design procedures for piping and pipe supports.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise to peers and management.
• Develop business justification and narratives for new concepts and ideas.
• Lead key initiatives for the organization and show ownership.
• Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify mechanical sub components.
• Provide product design support to team members.
• Write functional specifications and design verification plans.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Commissioning experience

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the design and continuous innovation of data center mechanical systems. You will lead projects from concept through deployment, focusing on resilient, cost-effective cooling solutions and scalable infrastructure.

This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver reliable, high-performance data center products. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in industrial engineering for mission-critical facilities