The Mechanical Products & Services (MPS) team designs and deploys custom, productized mechanical systems used within AWS's global data center fleet. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Mechanical Product Laboratory Engineer to serve as the on-the-ground presence in our test lab in Kent, WA.
In this role, you'll be the "hands" for a distributed team of engineers across the U.S., preparing, executing, and monitoring a wide variety of mechanical tests and experiments. For complex efforts, you'll partner with the lead engineer on-site to execute or oversee testing; for routine tests, you'll own the setup and execution end-to-end with remote guidance. You'll work across cooling products such as piping systems, pumping systems, and liquid cooling infrastructure - contributing directly to the quality and reliability of the systems that power the world's largest cloud.
This is a fast-paced, highly varied role that rewards curiosity, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and ambiguity.
Key job responsibilities
- Set up, instrument, and configure mechanical test equipment and fixtures per engineering instructions
- Execute tests and experiments independently or in support of the lead engineer, ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to test procedures
- Monitor running tests, record observations, and flag anomalies or unexpected results to the engineering team
- Maintain the lab environment - organize tools, equipment, and materials; track inventory; ensure a clean and safe workspace
- Assist with receiving, inspecting, and staging prototype hardware and test specimens
- Document test results, photos, and observations in clear, organized reports
- Collaborate with engineers across multiple time zones, providing status updates and hands-on support as priorities evolve
- Support teardown and failure analysis activities, including disassembly and cataloging of components
- Help maintain and calibrate lab instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following conditions with reasonable accommodations
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds independently
- Participate in group lifts for 50+ pounds
- Regularly walk, stand, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders
- Work in a lab/warehouse environment with exposure to mechanical equipment, water systems, and moderate noise levels requiring ear protection
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 25% of the year.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- 5+ years of mechanical facilities maintenance, or 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience reviewing appropriate quality plans, test strategies and interacting with QA for testing activities
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, WA, Kent - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
