Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Eng, MPS

DescriptionAre 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 piping 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 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, Washington, Columbus Ohio or Herndon, Virginia. Our Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for performing analysis related to piping and piping supports in order to show code and regulatory compliance and will have strong interfaces with the Product Design, Civil Structural Design, Field and Operation teams. 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. Key Functional Dimensions: u2022 Work in a cross-disciplinary setting with ability to influence and drive others. u2022 Work has deep and far-reaching impact on overall product design/solutions u2022 Advises peer engineers and management team. u2022 Deep-dive and perform root cause analysis. u2022 Make technical trade-offs between short-term project goals and long-term business needs. u2022 Develop integrated systems extending the life of data center infrastructure products. u2022 Simplify, optimize and lower costs of data center mechanical and associated sub components. 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 piping engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. Key job responsibilities Responsibilities: u2022 Define and analyze piping and pipe supports to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. u2022 Collaborate with internal and external ecosystem partners to design and develop new data center product solutions. u2022 Support field engineering and data center operation teams for performing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. u2022 Leverage economy of scale through standardization and modularization of data center products. u2022 Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and pipe support analysis activities. u2022 Provide technical subject matter expertise to peers, senior management and partner teams. u2022 Develop business justification and narratives to promote new concepts and ideas. u2022 Lead key initiatives for the organization while demonstrating extreme ownership. u2022 Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate mechanical and associated sub components. u2022 Provide product design support to other team members. u2022 Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures. Basic Qualificationsu00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree or higher in mechanical engineering. Will also accept equivalent domain specific technical experience in lieu of a degree. u00b7 7+ years of experience in working in heavy industrial environments. Proven experience in collaborating with construction and plant personnel. Preferred Qualificationsu2022 PE certification preferred u2022 Experience designing piping and plumbing designs for hydronic systems for data centers. u2022 Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing. u2022 Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet associated milestones. u2022 Proficiency with CAD software tools. u2022 Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures. u2022 Experience designing air- or water-cooled systems for high-heat density applications. u2022 Knowledge of industry standards, including ASME B31.1 & B31.3. 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2025-09-06