Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
About The Position
Foxconn is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to design, maintain, and oversee construction of data center facilities, with a focus on Building Management System (BMS) integration. The role supports air-cooled and liquid-cooled environments and is responsible for maintaining system availability and performance. It combines data center infrastructure engineering, construction management, facility operations, and advanced cooling technologies. The engineer oversees data center build-outs, expansions, and upgrades; manages project timelines, budgets, and contractors; and works with engineering teams on efficient facility layouts and airflow and cooling distribution. The position also develops preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshoots infrastructure systems, monitors cooling performance, maintains and improves BMS controls, and oversees the installation and commissioning of critical equipment. The role collaborates with IT, network, security, vendor, and engineering teams, prepares operational and project reports, and supports compliance and safety activities through accurate documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- At least 5 years of experience in data center infrastructure engineering, construction management, or facilities operations.
- Proven experience with BMS systems and controls in data center environments.
- Familiarity with air-cooled and liquid-cooled infrastructure technologies.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, electrical distribution, and data center cooling methodologies.
- Knowledge of liquid-cooling technologies, including immersion cooling and direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
- Proficiency with monitoring tools and BMS software.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clearly conveying technical information.
- Attention to detail in monitoring system performance and implementing improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS), or similar certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee construction projects for data center build-outs, expansions, and upgrades.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and contractors to ensure successful project completion.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design efficient data center layouts for optimal airflow and cooling distribution.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations during construction.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for critical HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with BMS, air-cooling, and liquid-cooling systems to minimize downtime.
- Monitor and optimize cooling infrastructure performance and maintain appropriate environmental conditions for IT equipment.
- Maintain and improve BMS controls and operations, including monitoring of temperature, humidity, and power usage.
- Work with vendors to implement BMS solutions and optimize existing systems.
- Develop strategies to automate and improve data center efficiency using BMS analytics.
- Oversee installation and commissioning of UPS systems, PDUs, generators, chillers, and other data center infrastructure equipment.
- Maintain documentation and asset records for critical equipment and systems.
- Perform risk assessments to support infrastructure reliability and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with IT, network, security, and other cross-functional teams to support data center operations.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for construction projects and infrastructure upgrades.
- Prepare and present reports on infrastructure performance, capacity planning, and project status.
- Support audits and compliance activities by maintaining accurate documentation and records.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Employer-provided basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Personal, vacation, and holiday paid time off for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
