Datacenter Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Datacenter Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 6 Mos CTH

Summary

Our direct client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented 3D Design Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on designing and assembling 3D components for cutting-edge projects, including server rack systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, and power distribution systems. The position offers the opportunity to develop scalable designs that support innovative data hall-level projects.

A comprehensive understanding of data center systems and familiarity with OCP, EIA, ASHRAE standards are fundamental requirements. Experience in 3D simulation is required, and candidates that have expertise in data-center-specific CFD/FEA and a background in digital-twin development will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mechanical design of 3D assemblies, including rack structures, cooling manifolds, and fluid connectors, while ensuring the seamless integration of electrical components such as power shelves, busbars, and BBUs.
• Architect and validate high-performance liquid-cooling systems (e.g., CDMs), optimizing for flow efficiency, thermal performance, and material compatibility.
• Leverage advanced simulation to validate system performance by developing comprehensive digital-twin models, performing CFD analysis for thermal management, and conducting FEA to ensure structural integrity under operational loads.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with hardware, electrical, and facilities teams to achieve a fully integrated and optimized system design.
• Produce comprehensive design documentation, including detailed 3D models, 2D fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and simulation reports.
• Lead the design review process and ensure all mechanical systems adhere to key industry standards (OCP, ASHRAE, EIA) throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
• Drive rapid prototyping efforts, leveraging 3D printing and other fabrication methods to accelerate design validation.
• Lead the technical evaluation and selection of critical components and vendors, ensuring alignment with system requirements and quality standards.
• Champion the continuous improvement of design templates, simulation workflows, and documentation standards to increase team efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging cooling technologies and materials science, helping to shape the technical roadmap for future infrastructure.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design, specifically for data center or high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.
• Proficiency with a major 3D CAD platform (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for designing complex mechanical assemblies.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying simulation tools to validate designs, including CFD for thermal analysis (e.g., Cadence/Future Facilities) and FEA for structural and thermal stress evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data center subsystems, including the design and integration of liquid-cooling loops (CDMs, manifolds, connectors) and high-power electrical components (busbars, power shelves, BBUs).
• Understanding of relevant industry standards (OCP, ASHRAE, EIA) and a proven ability to incorporate them into design practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to lead technical projects and drive alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering complete mechanical designs for hyperscale or AI-focused data centers, from concept through to deployment.
• Direct experience developing and utilizing digital-twin models for system-level simulation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping workflows, including 3D printing and thermal validation testing.
• Experience with BIM/Revit for integrating mechanical designs into large-scale facility models.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating success in rack-level thermal optimization or the design of modular cooling solutions.
  
  

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