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The AWS Rack Power team is driving rapid innovation in the power systems used by Amazon Web Services. Our designs are fundamentally changing the data center, providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of the AWS business and its millions of customers. We design and build power equipment used by Amazon.com and AWS services such as EC2, EBS, S3, Glacier, and Outpost. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems, and take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.
What you will do: Amazon is looking for a Senior Component Engineer to be responsible for Component research, Component Selection and working with cross functional teams to validate AVL component candidates. This role will be responsible for setting up our internal Component Selection processes and stage gates to ensure highest design conformity, system reliability and best cost modeling. The engineers within our team are instrumental in to help drive the stability and sustainability of AWS next-generation power systems and to discover innovative ways to automate and scale telemetry and monitoring services as AWS expands globally.
Senior Component Engineers are expected to develop best practices, refine operational procedures and constantly innovate proactively. You will be responsible for Electronics component research, component Selection and working with cross functional teams to validate AVL component candidates.
Our ideal candidate is autonomous, detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has experience working at scale. Senior Component Engineers work hand-in-hand with multiple teams and design disciplines to invent new ways of operating Amazon’s Next-Generation Network while never losing sight of the high security bar our customers demand.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.
You will provide Technical guidance and support to Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing as a Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Components Selection and Qualification. As a Senior Component Engineer, you will become familiar with technologies and apply to the component selection, development, qualification, and Parts Lifecycle Management. You’ll also review and approve all new Electrical Component Requests to assure they meet Internal Requirements, and own Electrical Component Lifecycle Management.
Why it matters: Amazon has thousands of unique services, both big and small that power the Retail website (Amazon.com), Amazon Web Services, Echo, Kindle, Amazon Instant Video and more. These services run on hardware around the world. We continually need to deploy newer, innovative, and more efficient and cost effective hardware. Your work will drive efficiency, contributing to Amazon’s Climate Pledge. Your work will drive significant cost savings while improving the performance and reliability of our websites and services. Your work will ensure the highest reliability of power equipment.
Why you will love it: You will have exposure to teams and leaders across the entire company. You will be a part of a leading edge product development team. You will see many aspects of the Amazon business. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to improve things for our developers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes that deliver both savings and productivity for Amazon.
What you will do: Amazon is looking for a Senior Component Engineer to be responsible for Component research, Component Selection and working with cross functional teams to validate AVL component candidates. This role will be responsible for setting up our internal Component Selection processes and stage gates to ensure highest design conformity, system reliability and best cost modeling. The engineers within our team are instrumental in to help drive the stability and sustainability of AWS next-generation power systems and to discover innovative ways to automate and scale telemetry and monitoring services as AWS expands globally.
Senior Component Engineers are expected to develop best practices, refine operational procedures and constantly innovate proactively. You will be responsible for Electronics component research, component Selection and working with cross functional teams to validate AVL component candidates.
Our ideal candidate is autonomous, detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has experience working at scale. Senior Component Engineers work hand-in-hand with multiple teams and design disciplines to invent new ways of operating Amazon’s Next-Generation Network while never losing sight of the high security bar our customers demand.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.
You will provide Technical guidance and support to Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing as a Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Components Selection and Qualification. As a Senior Component Engineer, you will become familiar with technologies and apply to the component selection, development, qualification, and Parts Lifecycle Management. You’ll also review and approve all new Electrical Component Requests to assure they meet Internal Requirements, and own Electrical Component Lifecycle Management.
Why it matters: Amazon has thousands of unique services, both big and small that power the Retail website (Amazon.com), Amazon Web Services, Echo, Kindle, Amazon Instant Video and more. These services run on hardware around the world. We continually need to deploy newer, innovative, and more efficient and cost effective hardware. Your work will drive efficiency, contributing to Amazon’s Climate Pledge. Your work will drive significant cost savings while improving the performance and reliability of our websites and services. Your work will ensure the highest reliability of power equipment.
Why you will love it: You will have exposure to teams and leaders across the entire company. You will be a part of a leading edge product development team. You will see many aspects of the Amazon business. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to improve things for our developers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes that deliver both savings and productivity for Amazon.
*Seattle is preferred location but can also be based out of Austin, TX., or Herndon, VA.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
* 7+ years of experience as Electrical or Component Engineer
* 5+ years of experience required in cloud computing, automotive, or industrial controls industry
* 5+ years of experience in electrical component validation
* Experience selecting alternative parts, creating qualification plans and obsolescence analyses
* Experience with Product Life management tools
* Experience in electrical component selection
* 6+ years professional experience developing electronics products
* 5+ years of experience in failure analysis
* Enjoys working side by side with partners, colleagues and teams on tough problems
* Experience in communicating with vendors, development teams, senior management, and other technical teams
* Record of mentoring other engineers to maintain architectural vision and software quality
* Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
* Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
Why AWS?
About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud
platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s why customers
from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and
services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster
a culture of inclusion that empower us to celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning
experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender
diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of
sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the
cloud.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer.
That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing
resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
