As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go-to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, utilizing your subject matter expertise and engaging with diverse teams to achieve the following key responsibilities:
- Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
- Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
- Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training and complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment and event support.
- Own the design for existing data center upgrades, promoting capacity, availability, and efficiency enhancements.
- Lead the review and approval of designs for existing co-location (colo) data center upgrades, ensuring improvements in availability and efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including design engineering, server hardware, and environmental health and safety, to uphold consistency and reliability in service delivery.
- Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions.
- Initiate and lead engineering site audits within Amazon’s owned or colo data centers, producing reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
- Act as a resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.
You will interact daily with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers, prioritizing activities that support data center capacity availability and safety. This role encourages a flexible schedule to maintain work-life harmony, emphasizing the importance of both professional and personal success.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities, including data centers and power generation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Organized with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage budgets.
- Experience in using web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.
- Direct experience in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission-critical facilities, particularly data centers.
- Excellent communication, writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers, such as uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, and cooling systems.
If you have a passion for innovative projects and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Amazon.
