Mechanical Engineer, Cooling System Modular Design

About the role

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department – cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements – even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians. With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for global mechanical infrastructure, leading the design, testing, and deployment of custom data center cooling components and next-generation technologies.
• Implement offsite modular construction and pre-fabrication strategies to streamline deployment timelines and improve infrastructure scalability.
• Conduct detailed thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and hydraulic modeling of complex air and waterside systems to validate proposed technologies.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Execution teams to optimize the fleet and integrate complex mechanical systems parallel to project schedules to support machine learning demands.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive engineering project packages, including statements of work, product specifications, drawings, and commissioning test plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
• Experience using software tooling to conduct thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or hydraulic modeling for air and waterside systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, construction, or planning) to develop technical project documentation, specifications, or commissioning plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or equivalent advanced technical credentials.
• Experience with off-site modular construction, pre-fabrication methodologies, and off-site commissioning strategies in large-scale industrial or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with flushing critical cooling fluid systems including piping and equipment.
• Experience working with specialized engineering software such as Cadence Reality DC Design, AFT Fathom, or AutoPipe.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work in teams and matrix organization.

Skills

• Technical expertise in cooling systems and infrastructure improvements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced software proficiency in thermal analysis, CFD, and hydraulic modeling.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.
• Retail Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment.
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance.
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks.
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks.
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year.

Pay

US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.