Senior Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer

Amazon, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across AWS to deliver innovative, reliable infrastructure while guiding lifecycle from concept to deployment. The role requires 6+ years in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, a bachelor's in engineering, and knowledge of data center equipment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities (data centers, power gen, oil & gas).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment.
• Experience in data center/mission-critical design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Oversee project lifecycle from conception through implementation, including budget management.
• Foster collaborative relationships with hardware teams to optimize facility-equipment integration.
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Mission-critical experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across AWS to deliver innovative, reliable infrastructure while guiding lifecycle from concept to deployment. The role requires 6+ years in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, a bachelor's in engineering, and knowledge of data center equipment.