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Principal Datacenter Mechanical Engineer

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and develop mechanical systems and components for data center applications, focusing on structural engineering, thermal management, cooling, airflow, and acoustics.

Role type

Principal Datacenter Mechanical Engineer

Builds

Data center mechanical systems and components

Domain

Data center infrastructure / Mechanical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Structural engineering, Thermal management, Cooling system design, Airflow optimization, Acoustics engineering, Engineering analysis, Simulation, Testing, Root cause analysis, Cross-disciplined systems design, Data center thermal systems design, Hydronics, Liquid to liquid/air heat exchangers, Structural analysis, Professional Engineering License

Preferred skills

Research and evaluation of new technologies, Troubleshooting mission critical systems

Technologies

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems and components, Perform engineering analysis, simulation, and testing, Prepare and review technical documentation, Support fabrication, assembly, and installation, Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting, Research and evaluate new technologies, Communicate and present project status and results

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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