Manager, Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services (DCE-EPS)
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.
Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of electrical products for the Data Center Engineering Electrical Products and Services team (DCE-EPS). The DCE-EPS team is a part of a global engineering team responsible for the design and operation of products used within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.This position is in Dublin, Ireland and the role has global scope. The primary focus is on International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) electrical equipment development in EMEA and APAC regions with focus on low and medium voltage switchgear, and electrical power distribution, as well as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) similar products for AMER regional deployments.
The DCE-EPS team at Amazon works to design and develop resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As engineers at Amazon Web Services (AWS), we are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to senior leadership and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs.The engineering team drives change and defines/designs the systems our customers rely on, then ensure those products are production ready for at-scale global deployments and operationally ready to ensure operational and maintenance serviceability parameters are met.
Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences.Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.
If you are natural leader, smart and driven high performing team of engineers that enjoys working with complex problems we want you! At Amazon, you will be responsible for working on multi-million-dollar designs and supporting our wide variety of customers.Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.
At Amazon, teamwork is necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to lead your team and work within a broader team, and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As an Engineering Manager at Amazon, you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including engineering service providers, manufacturers, vendors, inspectors, third party testing labs and contractors.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but shouldn’t be more than 20%. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel may be necessary. Support could consist of leading international projects and could require developing engineering packages.An understanding of international electrical design requirements is helpful but not necessary.
Key job responsibilities- Lead and manage a diverse team of product design engineers, technical product managers, technical program managers, lifecycle engineers in developing and designing new electrical infrastructure equipment, then deploying that equipment at-scale.
- Work with partner teams to understand opportunities for design improvement and manage mechanisms that align iterative design decisions.
- Collaborate with other disciplines within Data Center Engineering, such as Reliability and Quality, compliance, electrical controls, and procurement teams to create well thought out product solutions.
- Lead creation of designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements while delivering a return on investment and ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries.
- Lead a team working on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
- Demonstrate strong vocal leadership within the Electrical Products and Services team as well as with internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
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.
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 the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.
About the teamDiverse 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- Experience with design or construction administration of a variety of electrical distribution systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Experience working with technical and business stakeholders from global cross-functional teams- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience performing complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and presenting the justification to management in a high-level review
- Experience as a strong leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly and effectively influence across cross-functional teams
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field
- 8+ years managing teams across multiple time zones
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