Data Center Research & Development Engineer, Mechanical - Industrial Compute
Core
Design, validate, and operate large-scale power, cooling, and high-performance computing systems for next-generation data centers.
Role type
Senior IC data center R&D engineer (mechanical/industrial compute)
Builds
High-density rack deployments, R&D labs, and critical infrastructure equipment (UPS, transformers, chillers)
Domain
Data center infrastructure / Industrial computing / Power & Cooling
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale data center design, validation testing, commissioning, operational leadership, vendor collaboration, regulatory navigation, lab development, equipment selection, facility operations
Preferred skills
Equipment design, agency certification, validation testing, global matrixed organization experience, supply chain management, sustainable data center design
Technologies
CAD, CFD, PLM, PDM, electrical management, mechanical management, power management, network management
Responsibilities
Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design and operations for large-scale data centers; Develop, test and implement operational procedures and workflows; Perform validation testing of critical equipment and hardware; Lead buildout of R&D lab; Select and manage engineering tools; Collaborate with external vendors to select and manage critical infrastructure equipment; Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and construction systems; Provide technical direction to teams and vendors; Manage vendor relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with operational leadership
