Senior Industrial Designer, Data Center Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services 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 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 a Senior Industrial Designer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will be embedded in the modular rack-design process, working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Networking, and Hardware Design Engineers and the broader hardware team to develop global standards and deliver consistent integrated racking systems to our AWS data centers. This role will require ownership of industrial modular racking, with a focus on design, analysis, coordination, constructability, transport and delivery, installation, and sequencing across trades.

Key job responsibilities

- Own development of racking system, working from concept geometry or sketches to production-intent 3D models.

- Strong technical communication. Produce clear and concise racking documentation such as detailed design specifications, drawings, white papers, wiring schematics and diagrams, and reports.

- Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Racking Basis of Design (BoD) by driving standardization in the data center designs.

- Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements. Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions.

- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects.

- Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify and factory test the appropriate racking system.

- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration. Design racking that considers and accommodates electrical, networking, and fire protection integration.

- Structural design of racking, connections, and anchorage to account for various global codes, loading, seismic, and anchorage needs. Design to include member sizing and consider both cold-formed and structural steel options. Anchorage design to expand to foundation or impacts to the primary structure.

- Design and analyze racking for various framing configurations, and size members and design anchorage to accommodate the loads and forces.

- Structural analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) and structural engineering software. (RISA, SAP, ETABS, TEDDs, etc.)

- Lateral force, seismic restraint, and dynamic load evaluation.

- Experience with modular construction and prefabricated systems.

- Ability to interpret manufacturing tolerances and fabrication processes.

- Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools (such as AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or SolidWorks).

- Understanding of safety, reliability, constructability, and lifecycle considerations for industrial structures.

- Open to travel 25% of the time

A day in the life

You'll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects. You might analyze updated layout or loading inputs, collaborate with mechanical and electrical product engineers on innovative product integration, or mentor fellow engineers. You'll participate in design reviews, engage with vendors, and contribute to sustainability and constructability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.

About the team

We are a diverse group of engineers committed to revolutionizing data center design. Our team values creativity, sustainability, and continuous learning. We support each other's growth while working on projects that impact millions of customers worldwide. Our inclusive environment encourages sharing ideas and celebrating collective achievements.

*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.

*Diverse Experiences*

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

*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*

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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and 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.

Basic qualifications

- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities

- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

- 6+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience

Preferred qualifications

- Professional Engineering or Architectural License

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production

- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing

- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of mission critical equipment and facilities

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.

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 and option for 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually