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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Meta πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States of America

Onsite $173,000 - $245,000 Full-time Senior

Lead the design and implementation of next-generation liquid cooling and thermal systems for AI data center infrastructure. Manage the full lifecycle from concept through construction, including technical roadmaps and owner-furnished equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or assist on new data center product designs, integrating technological advancements while balancing cost, efficiency, time-to-delivery, and sustainability
  • Own data center product mechanical systems strategies and infrastructure designs β€” including liquid cooling, chiller plant design, and heat rejection systems β€” from concept through construction administration
  • Drive the design and development of airside and hydronic systems including CDU, Valve Train, Fan Coils, Central Chiller Plants, Drycoolers, and Cooling Towers
  • Develop design documentation and drive design execution across all design and delivery phases (SD, DD, CD, CA) for self builds (greenfield), lease facilities and retrofit projects
  • Work closely with CSLA, Electrical, Connectivity & Controls Engineering teams to achieve holistic product designs optimized for cost, construction speed, operational efficiency, and long-term flexibility

Requirements

  • Experience communicating technical decisions in writing and in presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience leading large-scale mechanical design programs from concept through construction
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for mission-critical facilities or data centers
  • Demonstrated expertise in liquid cooling systems, chiller plant design, and/or hydronic system design
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with all phases of design delivery (SD, DD, CD, and CA)

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering Liquid cooling systems Chiller plant design Hydronic system design Data center design Thermal systems Airside and hydronic systems CDU, Valve Train, Fan Coils, Central Chiller Plants, Drycoolers, and Cooling Towers Design documentation Design execution Construction administration Project management Leadership Communication Collaboration Problem-solving Technical expertise Industry standards Emerging trends Agile Scrum Design Thinking User-Centered Design Research and development Innovation Creativity Strategic thinking

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