AI Factory Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical systems strategy and development for next-generation AI factories, focusing on liquid cooling, thermal management, and facility builds at unprecedented scale.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (AI factory infrastructure)
Builds
Custom AI data center facilities with advanced liquid cooling and thermal rejection systems
Domain
Data center infrastructure / AI hardware / Thermal engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Liquid cooling systems, chiller plant development, hydronic systems, large-scale mechanical infrastructure program leadership, design delivery phases (SD/DD/CD/CA), prefabricated/modular construction, owner's representative management, factory witness testing, thermal engineering validation, controls systems integration, simulation/modeling
Preferred skills
Hardware thermal engineering, availability/reliability engineering, MEP integration, acoustics/noise engineering, AI-driven build optimization tools
Technologies
BMS/EPMS, mechanical controls logic, advanced simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead data center product and facility builds balancing cost, energy efficiency, schedule, and sustainability; Own mechanical systems strategy from concept through construction and commissioning; Deliver design documentation and lead execution for greenfield, leased, and retrofit projects; Partner with civil/structural, electrical, and hardware engineering to align rack-level thermal requirements; Drive prefabricated and modular construction strategies; Act as NVIDIA's owner's representative managing contracts and reviews; Participate in factory witness testing and commissioning; Evaluate emerging technologies and sustainability targets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
