Product design engineer, data center engineering - electrical products and services

Product Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services
Job ID: 10443591 | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited
Amazon Web Services is hiring a Product Design Engineer for the Electrical Products and Services engineering team. This electrical product focused team is part of a global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation for products used within our rapidly expanding data center foot print.
The Electrical Product Engineering team at Amazon works to design and develop resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As engineers at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.
We are seeking a Product Design Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background with hands‑on experience in new product design and development of electrical power distribution equipment such as Low Voltage Switchgear, Power Distribution Cabinets or LV panel boards. If you can design electrical power distribution product/s and equipment, help to test and successfully test the products per latest codes and standards using third party test laboratories then you will be a good fit. You will directly lead product design and development and be a part of the process from concept to implementation. You must be capable of defining equipment specifications and evaluating the merit of design changes. You will be relied on as a subject matter expert in the product design field.
Key job responsibilities

Supports the Data Center Design Engineering, Principal Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams to design and develop innovative concepts into new products needed for power distribution for data center.
Lead new product design, development and work with internal teams to understand design requirements and solicit customer input.
Collaborate with other disciplines such as mechanical and structural engineering, reliability, QA/QC and compliance to create well thought out products.
Creation of designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements while delivering a return on investment.
Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment, devices and bill of materials.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries.
Prepare, Review and approval of product design and drawings including electrical bill of materials, configuration, layouts, assembly, construction and electrical wiring drawings.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during manufacturing phases.
Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly set up test processes and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products.
Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
Support of Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting support, and operating procedure review.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
Having fun while offering creative, out of the box solutions.

A day in the life
As a Product Design Engineer, you'll focus on developing electrical power distribution products and systems that support our expanding data center operations. Your day might include reviewing design specifications with internal stakeholders to understand evolving requirements, collaborating with mechanical and structural engineers to refine product concepts, or coordinating with third‑party testing laboratories to validate that designs meet the latest codes and standards. You'll also work with global suppliers to evaluate equipment options, prepare detailed electrical drawings and bills of materials, and support field teams during installation and commissioning. Throughout your work, you'll balance multiple concurrent projects across different geographical regions while serving as a technical resource for colleagues and external partners.
About the team
We are a global electrical engineering team dedicated to designing and continuously innovating the electrical distribution products and systems that form the backbone of Amazon's data center infrastructure. Our team works collaboratively across disciplines—including mechanical engineering, reliability, quality assurance, and compliance—to create products that meet rigorous quality standards while delivering strong returns on investment. We partner with engineering service providers, manufacturers, vendors, inspectors, and testing laboratories to bring concepts to life. Our vision is to advance electrical distribution technology through thoughtful design, continuous improvement, and creative problem‑solving. You'll join a group that values technical expertise, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex engineering decisions to senior leadership. We're excited to welcome someone who can contribute to our mission of achieving world‑class uptime for our customers while helping us scale our operations efficiently.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical 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
Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
Experience in commissioning

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer License
Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

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