Senior Product Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services
Amazon Web Services•Published 1 days ago•First seen 10 hours ago
Senior Electrical Product Design Engineer – AWS Data Center Infrastructure
Pioneer the future of global cloud infrastructure by designing next-generation electrical power distribution solutions that power millions of AWS customer experiences. You’ll join a world-class engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient, cost-effective electrical systems for our rapidly expanding data center network, directly shaping how the world accesses cloud technology 1.
The Team
Amazon Web Services’ Electrical Products and Services Engineering team drives innovation for the electrical systems that underpin our global data centers. We are a collaborative, high-impact group focused on achieving industry-leading uptime through cutting-edge design and continuous improvement 2.
Your Impact
Design & Develop: Create innovative low-voltage switchgear, power distribution cabinets, panel boards, and busduct products that meet the stringent demands of AWS’s global infrastructure 3.
Lead Full-Cycle Projects: Own product development from concept to implementation, defining specifications and evaluating design changes to enhance reliability and cost efficiency 2.
Collaborate Globally: Partner with manufacturers, suppliers, third-party testing labs, and engineering service providers to ensure compliance with international standards and deliver world-class quality 4.
Drive Innovation: Solve complex technical challenges and propose solutions that advance the state of electrical distribution technology 5.
Who You Are
You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in designing electrical power distribution equipment 6.
You have proven expertise in LV switchgear, power distribution cabinets, panel boards, and busduct systems, and you’re skilled in applying the latest electrical codes and standards 3.
You thrive in cross-functional environments, excelling at communicating technical direction to stakeholders and leading international projects 4.
You’re eager to contribute to a culture that values ingenuity, quality, and rapid delivery—where great ideas are empowered and growth is relentless 1.
Location & Travel
Based in Dublin, Ireland, this role requires up to 30% international travel to support global projects, manufacturing sites, and compliance testing 4.
Join AWS and help build the electrical backbone of the cloud—where your expertise transforms the way the world computes.
About AIS
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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 electrical, mechanical, software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us 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
* Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
Your day will be a dynamic blend of creative problem-solving and technical excellence. You'll engage in collaborative design sessions, prototype development, and cross-functional communication, translating complex electrical engineering challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. Expect to move seamlessly between technical design work, supplier interactions, and strategic planning that shapes the future of data center electrical infrastructure.
About the team
We are a global engineering collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electrical product design. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the shared mission of creating reliable, efficient electrical systems that power cloud computing worldwide. We value diverse perspectives and empower engineers to drive meaningful technological advancements.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why 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 be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
- Demonstrated indirect leadership skills of junior engineers through successful new product launches.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Pioneer the future of global cloud infrastructure by designing next-generation electrical power distribution solutions that power millions of AWS customer experiences. You’ll join a world-class engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient, cost-effective electrical systems for our rapidly expanding data center network, directly shaping how the world accesses cloud technology 1.
The Team
Amazon Web Services’ Electrical Products and Services Engineering team drives innovation for the electrical systems that underpin our global data centers. We are a collaborative, high-impact group focused on achieving industry-leading uptime through cutting-edge design and continuous improvement 2.
Your Impact
Design & Develop: Create innovative low-voltage switchgear, power distribution cabinets, panel boards, and busduct products that meet the stringent demands of AWS’s global infrastructure 3.
Lead Full-Cycle Projects: Own product development from concept to implementation, defining specifications and evaluating design changes to enhance reliability and cost efficiency 2.
Collaborate Globally: Partner with manufacturers, suppliers, third-party testing labs, and engineering service providers to ensure compliance with international standards and deliver world-class quality 4.
Drive Innovation: Solve complex technical challenges and propose solutions that advance the state of electrical distribution technology 5.
Who You Are
You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in designing electrical power distribution equipment 6.
You have proven expertise in LV switchgear, power distribution cabinets, panel boards, and busduct systems, and you’re skilled in applying the latest electrical codes and standards 3.
You thrive in cross-functional environments, excelling at communicating technical direction to stakeholders and leading international projects 4.
You’re eager to contribute to a culture that values ingenuity, quality, and rapid delivery—where great ideas are empowered and growth is relentless 1.
Location & Travel
Based in Dublin, Ireland, this role requires up to 30% international travel to support global projects, manufacturing sites, and compliance testing 4.
Join AWS and help build the electrical backbone of the cloud—where your expertise transforms the way the world computes.
About AIS
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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 electrical, mechanical, software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us 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
* Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
- Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS datacenters including LV and MV switchgear, power distribution cabinets and panels.
- Develop Capex and Opex spending budgets taking into account development costs with vendors, prototyping needs, testing and specialized tooling requirements.
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment and components, ensuring tier 2-3 supply chain resiliency.
- Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
- Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products.
- Ability to provide support for manufacturing activities for the new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
Your day will be a dynamic blend of creative problem-solving and technical excellence. You'll engage in collaborative design sessions, prototype development, and cross-functional communication, translating complex electrical engineering challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. Expect to move seamlessly between technical design work, supplier interactions, and strategic planning that shapes the future of data center electrical infrastructure.
About the team
We are a global engineering collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electrical product design. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the shared mission of creating reliable, efficient electrical systems that power cloud computing worldwide. We value diverse perspectives and empower engineers to drive meaningful technological advancements.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why 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 be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with design or construction administration of a variety of electrical distribution systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage
- Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), or regulatory requirements or standards
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Demonstrated track record of design documentation creation including 3D models, submittals, assembly and part drawings and ingestion into product lifecycle tools and mechanisms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated indirect leadership skills of junior engineers through successful new product launches.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.