3D Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center (Austin, TX )
DaCodes. · Georgia, VT · 5 days ago
On-siteEngineeringContract
Requirements
- Design complex end-to-end 3D mechanical assemblies, including rack structures, brackets, rails, adapters, cooling manifolds, and fluid connectors
- Design and optimize liquid cooling solutions, including Coolant Distribution Modules (CDMs), manifolds, connectors, and cooling loop architectures
- Integrate mechanical designs with electrical infrastructure, including power shelves, BBUs, busbars, and related hardware
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation
- Validate designs using CFD, FEA, and digital twin simulation workflows
- Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and facilities teams to deliver fully integrated infrastructure solutions
- Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with OCP, ASHRAE, and EIA standards
- Evaluate mechanical components, materials, and suppliers to meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience designing liquid cooling systems, including manifolds, connectors, and cooling loops
- Experience using CFD and FEA tools for thermal and structural validation
- Knowledge of data center standards, including OCP, ASHRAE, and EIA
- Experience integrating high-power electrical components such as busbars, power shelves, and BBUs into mechanical designs
- Experience developing and utilizing system-level digital twin models
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical design for data centers, HPC systems, AI infrastructure, or other high-performance computing environments
- Proven experience taking mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing and production deployment
- Experience with rapid prototyping, thermal validation testing, and iterative design improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with hyperscale data centers or AI computing infrastructure
- Background in rack-level thermal optimization or modular cooling systems
- Experience with advanced simulation platforms such as Cadence Reality DC, Future Facilities, or similar
- Familiarity with BIM/Revit for large-scale infrastructure integration
Additional Requirements
- Location: Greater Austin, TX (Relocation available)
- Must be available for onsite interviews in Austin
- Accepted work authorization: H-1B, OPT, EAD, or H-4
- Advanced English proficiency (100% English-speaking work environment)