Amazon · 3 months ago
Inside Plant Cabling Quality Assurance Engineer, DCC Communities, DCC Communities
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expAmazon Data Services, Inc. is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. They are seeking an Inside Plant Cabling Quality Assurance Engineer to drive quality in the Data Center, focusing on fiber optic and cabling standards while collaborating with engineering teams to develop installation guidelines and quality assurance manuals.
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Responsibilities
Drive world-class quality in the Data Center to achieve the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. The QA engineer will be obsessed with quality, engineering and design continuous improvements
Ability to make quick decisions with limited data based on experience and understanding of the subject matter
The QA engineer will focus on fiber optic and optic components, cabling and interconnect products, technologies and standards at this point. The scope may expand to mechanical and electrical (M&E) and other mission critical components later
Collaborate with the Engineering team to establish a comprehensive Global Design Standards document, Global Installation Best Practice Guidelines, and detailed Product Specifications for Inside Plant Cabling. Develop Quality Assurance manuals, manage amendments and revisions, formulate audit strategies, and define quality and operational metrics to effectively measure performance and success
Audit and inspect Data Center & Edge sites to ensure standards are being followed, generate punch lists, report and generate remediation plans, action and close all customer complaints and defects, provide recommendations based on product and vendor performance, continuously propose improvements to existing designs and processes
Conduct training sessions with local Infra Delivery Teams and any other Infra Ops organizations to ensure deployments comply with design standards and best practices
Candidates must be responsive and communicate with technical teams to collect requirements and communicate with internal customers to describe features, technical designs and strategy
Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively
Support New Product Implementation activities that improve infrastructure quality, reduce cost and installation time
Local Travel 40+% to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS Data Centers
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience in structured cabling, inside plant (ISP) infrastructure, or data center environments
Knowledge of fiber optic, copper (Cat 5e/6/6A) cabling installation standards
Basic understanding of grounding and bonding requirements in accordance with ANSI/TIA, NEC, and BICSI
Working knowledge of cable pathway infrastructure
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, RCPs, BIMs, rack elevations, and cable schedules
Proficiency in using inspection tools and documenting technical information
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
In-depth knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568, 569, 606, 607, ISO/IEC 11801, and NEC Articles 300 & 392 (or related local electrical codes)
Familiarity with NEMA VE1/VE2 and IEC 61537 for cable tray construction and installation
Experience conducting QA inspections in live data center environments with a focus on pathway fill ratios, cable diameter compliance, separation requirements, and firestop/fire rating compliance
Hands-on knowledge of fiber splicing, fiber testing equipment (OTDR/OLTS), budget-loss, and copper certification testing
Familiarity with data center best practices (e.g., hot/cold aisle containment, overhead vs underfloor cabling strategies)
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders
Benefits
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Company
Amazon
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