Senior Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer – Data Center Liquid Cooling

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage mechanical systems that are vital for the functionality of data center infrastructure.

• Create specifications, select key components, determine placement of components, choose fastening methods, and transition designs into manufacturing.

• Direct the implementation of testing processes and the selection of equipment.

• Act as the subject matter expert for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling applications in hyperscale data centers.

• Establish operational expectations for liquid-cooling racks, manifolds, and associated infrastructure.

• Review CAD and technical data packages to ensure compliance with mechanical design requirements.

• Lead multidisciplinary reviews to verify that plumbing, hydronic systems, components, performance, and codes fulfill requirements.

• Analyze thermal data from engineering and manufacturing tests to validate thermo-mechanical conformity.

• Conduct stress and flow analyses for piping systems.

• Collaborate with project managers on design quotations and identify or mitigate project risks.

• Select pipes, fittings, and valves for chillers, HVAC systems, and liquid-cooling loops.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure compatibility and integration of liquid-cooling systems at the rack, site, equipment, and system levels.

• Prepare technical specifications, testing procedures, installation guidelines, and maintenance instructions.

• Utilize CAD and CAE tools for engineering tasks.

• Assess and optimize manufacturing assembly processes, methods, and equipment.

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for components, subassemblies, and system integration.

• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing release.

• Conduct testing, debugging, and validation of mechanical systems to support manufacturing processes.

• Manage relationships with mechanical component suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Suggest R&D project ideas to management.

• Evaluate engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness in collaboration with management and production staff.

• Implement modular data center design principles for liquid-cooling integration.

• Design cooling systems for prefabricated and skid-mounted deployments, considering transport and vibration loads, shipping constraints, and inter-module interfaces.

• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field is mandatory.

• At least 8+ years of experience in mechanical system integration is required.

• A proven history of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and system coordination.

• A solid background in liquid cooling technology utilized in data center design and construction.

• Subject matter expertise in single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling applications within hyperscale data centers.

• Proficiency in enclosed and facility-based cooling systems.

• Familiarity with current Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) technologies.

• Knowledge of operational requirements for LC racks, manifolds, and liquid-cooling infrastructures.

• Expertise in leak testing/mitigation, hydrostatic pressure validation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion assessments.

• Familiarity with ASME and ISO standards.

• Comprehensive understanding of rack manifold manufacturing, design, and function.

• Experience in reviewing CAD/technical data packages and validating mechanical design requirements.

• Knowledge of plumbing and hydronic systems along with applicable code requirements.

• Capability to evaluate thermal data from engineering or manufacturing tests.

• Understanding of fabrication and installation of copper, stainless steel, and aluminum piping.

• Proficiency in stress and flow analysis.

• Skilled in CAD tools, CAE tools, and engineering equipment.

• Ability to create detailed mechanical designs and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Experience in testing, debugging, and validating mechanical systems.

• Familiarity with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM).

• Willingness to travel 20% to 30% as necessary; role may require up to 30% domestic and/or international travel.

• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a global team.

• A Master’s degree and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license are preferred but not mandatory.

• Alternatively, a suitable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be acceptable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive based on performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during the first year of employment.

• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 11 company-paid holidays in 2027 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to annual change.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.