Sr. Mechanical Engineer - CFD, Global Engineering Strategy

Amazon

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Practices, Computer Engineering, Construction, Construction Drawings, Cost Control, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Equipment Selection, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics, Hardware Design, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Mass Production, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metrics, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Oil and Gas, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Professional Engineer, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Root Cause Analysis, Statement of Work (SOW), Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Management, Water Use Efficiency
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
Today

AWS Infrastructure Services 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 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, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. The Global Engineering Strategy (GES) team is looking for a results‑oriented, inventive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) focused Sr. Mechanical Engineer to drive front‑end engineering CFD studies, mechanical system selection, and site design strategy for new owned and leased site developments.In this role you will perform front‑end site planning related work including site and building CFD modelling, building water use calculations, equipment selection, concept sketches, and more. You will develop site CFD Scopes of Work (SoW) and manage external vendors to deliver studies and reports. As the CFD subject‑matter expert, you will provide detailed report documents and assist in the design specifications as part of a team that operates within multiple geographic regions, and be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.Perform CFD models on innovative new and existing site designs.Drive process improvements across the organization.Provide reports to senior leadership on model results.Perform water efficiency use calculations to determine quantity of water needed on site.Work with global ME teams to achieve alignment of design and CFD modeling standards.Identify improvement areas in next‑generation data center designs stemming from high capital/operational costs, reduced efficiencies, high levels of maintenance, security issues, and safety risks.Actively define, scope, and participate in project and product teams focused on delivering innovations in next‑generation data centers.Provide direct influence over the mechanical design and construction of new data centers and general capital endeavors.Apply business analysis and practices including Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment models.Work closely with hardware designers to optimize interfaces between IT equipment and facility and to understand future trends and initiatives in IT equipment technology.Provide total CFD project management and oversight of project scope, timeline, and budget.Record and report key metrics to team members and management.When issues arise in data centers, drive teams to supply root‑cause analysis, quantify customer exposure, provide remediation, and long‑term corrective measures, ensuring documentation prevents recurrence.Travel will occasionally be required but should not exceed 25%. International support will be part of the job.Basic Qualifications6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities, including but not limited to data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of continuously operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, airflow containment systems, and building management systems.Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.Professional Engineer license.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, optional 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 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Amazon

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles