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Design Principal, Engineering Development (Mechanical)

Redwood City, USFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead global mechanical engineering direction for datacenter projects including new construction, retrofits, and upgrades, ensuring technical excellence and cost management.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design principal

Builds

World-class datacenter designs and Reference Designs

Domain

Datacenter infrastructure / Mechanical engineering

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, global design standards, stakeholder management, project management, cost estimation, master planning, equipment selection, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Pan-global mechanical design/construction experience, familiarity with electrical codes/regulations in AMER/EMEA/APAC, Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Lead global mechanical engineering direction and develop Reference Designs; Evaluate new products and engineering approaches for innovation; Support regional teams with project implementation; Provide subject matter expert direction to Major Capital Equipment team; Engage with key customers to ascertain evolving design requirements; Manage design schedules and budgets; Oversee design review findings and best practices; Maintain repository of Reference Design mechanical equipment submittals.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence