CareerPlan

Mechanical Design Engineer

AmsterdamFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design mechanical infrastructure and cooling solutions for high-density data centres supporting AI computing.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (data centres)

Builds

Scalable cooling systems, mechanical designs, and design standards for data centre facilities.

Domain

Data centres / AI infrastructure / HVAC / Thermal management

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, HVAC systems, heat transfer, fluid distribution, equipment selection, cooling calculations, construction documentation, BIM coordination, thermal modelling, airflow analysis, commissioning support

Preferred skills

Direct-to-chip liquid cooling, computational fluid dynamics, Revit, AutoCAD, professional engineering registration

Technologies

Revit, AutoCAD, Building Management Systems, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, coolant distribution units

Responsibilities

Develop and review mechanical designs for data centres; produce cooling calculations and design documentation; evaluate cooling systems and assess capacity/redundancy; coordinate with electrical, structural, and controls teams; review consultant designs and contractor submissions; support site assessments and commissioning; identify opportunities for energy and water efficiency.

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC