Amazon

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Amazon$137K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical systems design and construction for large-scale manufacturing.
  • Experience with industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
  • Expertise in various mechanical systems including dehumidification units, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and gas/fluid systems.
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as ICC codes, ASHRAE guidelines, and NFPA standards.
  • Proficiency with design software including Revit, Revizto, and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the mechanical design process from concept to construction drawings.
  • Address RFIs and manage design changes during construction phases.
  • Collaborate with external engineering and construction firms to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers through hands-on guidance.
  • Present project updates at key milestone reviews including 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
  • Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Create comprehensive design packages and construction documents for accurate project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) with options for supplemental plans.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
Were looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure. This role drives the development of new production facilities, delivering scale and efficiency in manufacturing. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex challenges, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing.

In this role, youll serve as the Senior Mechanical Engineer, guiding the design and engineering work that supports infrastructure construction, from initial concept through full production.

Key job responsibilities

- Oversee the complete mechanical design process, guiding concept evaluations and final decisions that result in fully developed construction drawings ready for permitting and construction. This responsibility spans both wet systems for cooling water and dry systems for air distribution.

- Address RFIs and resolve design changes during construction.

- Collaborate with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms throughout bid and project execution phases to verify that all designs and specifications align with our Engineering Standards. Lead and support both internal teams and third-party engineers to maintain project quality and compliance.

- Proactively share project requirements, updates, and status with both internal and external teams to keep everyone aligned. Guide and develop junior engineers through hands-on mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

- Deliver comprehensive updates on design concepts and project progress during structured milestone reviews at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages, engaging stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

- Deliver quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects within tight deadlines while applying core engineering principles and a comprehensive mechanical engineering toolkit to solve complex technical challenges. This drives the creation of detailed designs for diverse mechanical and process systems.

- Create comprehensive design packages including detailed basis of design documents, sequence of operations, and contract-ready construction drawings to guide accurate project execution and stakeholder alignment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

- 10+ years of professional experience designing and constructing mechanical systems for large-scale manufacturing and industrial applications.

- Professional design experience across a broad range of project types, including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office environments, advanced manufacturing facilities, and industrial applications.

- Deep knowledge of mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, Fans/Blowers, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Hazardous Exhaust Systems, and Heat Recovery Systems.

- Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including ICC codes (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Fire), ASHRAE guidelines, SMACNA specifications, NFPA standards, and relevant ASME and ANSI codes.

- Proficiency with Revit, Revizto, and Navisworks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience delivering mechanical designs through all milestone review stages for large capital construction projects.

- Experience collaborating with external EPC firms across bid and project execution phases.

- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

- Experience producing quantity take-offs and cost estimates under tight deadlines.

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.

USA, TX, Austin - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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