Amazon.com LLC
Hardware Development, fulfillment technology and robotics
Power&HardwareDesignEngineer,OneMHS-ElectricalandControlEngineering
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“Power & Hardware Design Engineer, One MHS - Electrical and Control Engineering at Amazon.com LLC. Skills: Power system design, Hardware development, Material handling systems, Electrical engineering. Design power systems. Engineer power systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver robust power and hardware solutions; Influence mechanical engineering design; Contribute to multi-year roadmaps; Standardize deliverable clarity; Standardize deliverable quality; Promote excellence in project delivery; Ensure system reliability; Ensure system safety; Ensure integrated designs; Ensure constructible designs; Identify cost optimization opportunities; Provide data-driven recommendations; Support new facility requirements; Support existing facility requirements; Create competitive advantage; Maintain competitive advantage; Ensure alignment with organizational standards; Ensure alignment with project requirements; Ensure specifications incorporate compliance; Identify opportunities for superior solutions; Develop superior solutions; Drive continuous improvement; Support scalability; Support consistency
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Fault current studies; Coordination studies; Arc flash studies; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years power system design, 5+ years power distribution, 5+ years controls engineering, 5+ years hardware development, Experience with complex material handling systems, Experience with tote/parcel conveyance, Experience with sortation systems
Nice to Have
Familiarity with IoT platforms, Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, Knowledge of data center power infrastructure, Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, Experience with power quality analysis, Experience with utility coordination, Experience with rate analysis, Experience with energy management systems, Experience in manufacturing/operations/supply chain analysis, Experience with process improvement, Six Sigma certification, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Experience with material handling OEMs, Experience with electrical integration partners, Track record of establishing standardized electrical processes, Track record of establishing playbooks, Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects, Cross-functional collaboration skills, Stakeholder communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent oral communication skills, Proven problem-solving skills, Organizational skills, Ability to handle multiple competing priorities, Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment, Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics, Demonstrated ability to back up assumptions, Demonstrated ability to evaluate outcomes
What You'll Do.
Engineer power systems
Optimize power systems
Design Main Distribution Boards
Specify Main Distribution Boards
Design Power Distribution Panels
Specify Power Distribution Panels
Design electrical substations
Specify electrical substations
Develop single-line diagrams
Develop power distribution schematics
Develop panel schedules
Perform power quality analysis
Perform fault current studies
Perform coordination studies
Select power distribution equipment
Specify power distribution equipment
Design modular power distribution systems
Design scalable power distribution systems
Establish best practices for panel placement
Establish best practices for grounding
Establish best practices for safety circuit design
Perform electrical load calculations
Perform arc flash calculations
Perform hazard analysis
Determine incident energy levels
Determine arc flash boundaries
Determine appropriate PPE categories
Develop arc flash labeling programs
Ensure equipment is properly labeled
Ensure equipment is compliant
Perform calculations for electrical standards
Perform calculations for specifications
Prepare A/E drawing sets
Review A/E drawing sets
Coordinate with engineering teams
Manage drawing revisions
Manage as-built documentation
Ensure compliance with project specifications
Analyze utilities data
Monitor utility rate structures
Evaluate utility rate structures
Identify cost optimization opportunities
Develop utilities dashboards
Develop reporting mechanisms
Track power consumption
Track efficiency metrics
Provide data-driven recommendations
Support utility coordination efforts
Perform hardware design
Perform hardware development
Integrate Variable Frequency Drives
Commission Variable Frequency Drives
Specify industrial sensors
Calibrate industrial sensors
Deploy industrial sensors
Design predictive maintenance solutions
Implement predictive maintenance solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies
Integrate emerging technologies
Drive prototype development
Drive production-readiness
Create competitive advantage
Maintain competitive advantage
Prepare technical specifications
Develop technical specifications
Maintain technical specifications
Align specifications with organizational standards
Align specifications with project requirements
Author equipment specifications
Review equipment specifications
Author performance criteria
Review performance criteria
Author acceptance test procedures
Review acceptance test procedures
Define specification requirements
Standardize specification requirements
Ensure specifications incorporate power requirements
Ensure specifications incorporate controls requirements
Ensure specifications incorporate safety requirements
Ensure specifications incorporate code compliance
Audit electrical system designs
Identify opportunities for superior solutions
Develop superior solutions
Drive continuous improvement of specification templates
Drive continuous improvement of documentation processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
WWDE; Operations Engineering; Cross-functional teams; Multidisciplinary engineering teams; Facilities teams; Operations teams; OneMHS program stakeholders; Vendors
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Process & Methodology
Roadmaps, Project delivery
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Power & Hardware Design Engineer to serve as a technical authority for power systems, standards, and hardware engineering within Amazon's global fulfillment center network. This role will drive the standardization and innovation of power distribution and hardware solutions for material handling operations, focusing on safety, scalability, and operational excellence. As part of OneMHS (One Material Handling Systems), you will transform how Amazon designs, builds, and operates its material handling capabilities through advanced power system strategies and hardware development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in power system design, power distribution, controls engineering, and hardware development for complex material handling systems including tote/parcel conveyance and sortation. You will work closely with WWDE, Operations Engineering, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust power and hardware solutions while considering long-term system performance, policies, and maintenance programs. This role requires deep technical expertise to create engineering standards that influence mechanical engineering design and contribute to multi-year roadmaps for system evolution — as well as the tactical execution to standardize deliverable clarity and quality, promoting excellence in project delivery. Key job responsibilities Power Systems Design & Distribution • Design, engineer, and optimize 3-phase power systems and power distribution for industrial and commercial material handling applications • Design and specify Main Distribution Boards (MDBs), Power Distribution Panels (PDPs), and electrical substations, ensuring proper sizing, protection coordination, and compliance with project and code requirements • Develop single-line diagrams, power distribution schematics, and panel schedules to support facility and equipment power needs • Perform power quality analysis, fault current stud
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