Regional Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Field Engineering
Job ID: | Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.
As an AWS Mechanical 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 and engage with diverse teams.
Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by designing cutting‑edge data center solutions that power global technological innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll create sustainable, high‑performance environments that support millions of customers and drive technological advancement across critical infrastructure.
About AIS – AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers, and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.
We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain – and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job 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, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
* Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design‑solutions that add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
* Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
* Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
* Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
* Initiate and lead engineering audits including on‑site visits within Amazon’s data centers;
produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
* Act as resident engineer during new construction projects;
support construction, commissioning, and turnover.
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.
Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical problem‑solving and collaborative design. You'll navigate complex engineering challenges, engage with cross‑functional teams, and develop innovative solutions that enhance data center performance, efficiency, and reliability.
About the team
* Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.
* Are detail and data oriented.
* Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
* Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
* Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.G., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).
* Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
* Excited about a mix of office and field work.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Professional experience with data center or similar industry mechanical equipment, including but not limited to AHUs, CRAHs, DX units, generators, pumps, evaporative cooling.
Preferred Qualifications
* Coursework in commercial/industrial mechanical systems.
* Experience with psychometric theory, calculations, and practical application.
* Organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget.
* Experience using a variety of web‑based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.
Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation, please visit Amazon accommodations page for more information about the application and hiring process.
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