Electrical Field Engineer

Job ID: | Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited (Singapore)

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.

As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the 'go to' engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams.

1. Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
2. Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
3. Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
4. Own the design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
5. Interface with internal data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
6. Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
7. Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon's owned or colo data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
8. Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 6+ cumulative experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, oil/gas facilities. (Experienced Engineer)
2. Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers (Including but not limited to: uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled), pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc...)
3. Have fluent knowledge of continuous operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems and building management systems.

1. Organized and have the ability to set priorities and possess leadership and problem-solving skills.
2. Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.
3. Experience as resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant as well as able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
4. Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
5. Possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.

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