Critical Infrastructure Senior Mechanical Engineer- Data Center and Rack Testing Facility, Field Engineering
AmazonCritical Infrastructure Senior Mechanical Engineer- Data Center and Rack Testing Facility, Field Engineering
AmazonLocation
Florence, KY
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/7/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
The Critical Infrastructure Field Engineer role at AWS focuses on supporting the cooling infrastructure of Supply Chain Facility Management (SCFM) and Data Centers. This position involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical building infrastructure. The engineer will lead projects related to facility upgrades and new construction, addressing the evolving needs of Amazon's global operations. The role requires a mix of office and field work, with a strong emphasis on engineering judgment and stakeholder collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending
- Experience understanding electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations
- Experience with Liquid Cooling technologies or other advanced Cooling systems
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical or large-scale Supply Chain facilities
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and/or advanced degree in engineering or related field
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for equipment failures.
- Conduct feasibility studies for existing facility upgrades and review design solutions to improve availability and reduce operational costs.
- Drive standardization of space planning, design implementation, and construction practices.
- Support operational issues with minimum technical guidance and conduct critical equipment assessments.
- Interface with internal teams to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability across facilities.
- Initiate and lead engineering audits, including on-site visits and produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations.
- Act as resident engineer during new construction and fit-out projects, supporting construction and reviewing commissioning scripts.
- Review preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal facility performance in partnership with Integrated Facilities Management partners.
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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