Data Center Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical design direction and technical oversight for data center cooling, chilled-water distribution, liquid cooling, plumbing, and fire protection systems across the Asia Pacific portfolio.
Role type
Senior individual contributor mechanical engineer
Builds
Physical data center infrastructure including modular cooling skids and prefabricated piping assemblies
Domain
Data center infrastructure / Mechanical engineering / Liquid cooling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design (concept through construction), Australian mechanical/hydraulic/fire codes, chilled-water systems, liquid cooling (direct-to-chip/CDUs), prefabricated/modular mechanical infrastructure, external engineering consultant management, construction drawing review (P&IDs, single-line diagrams), site commissioning
Preferred skills
Thermal-hydraulic modeling (AFT Fathom, Cadence 6SigmaET, ANSYS), CFD modeling, controls/BAS systems, Revit MEP or AutoCAD MEP, TCO analysis
Technologies
AFT Fathom, Cadence 6SigmaET, ANSYS, Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP
Responsibilities
Drive mechanical design concepts for cooling plants and liquid cooling systems; Review and direct design drawings and construction documentation from external firms; Evaluate design submittals and respond to RFIs; Identify and resolve design conflicts across disciplines; Maintain internal mechanical design standards; Drive prefabrication and modular mechanical strategy; Coordinate with external developers, vendors, and supply chain; Monitor mechanical system installation and conduct site visits; Support testing and commissioning of mechanical systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC