Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

5h•$144,000 - $211,000

About The Position

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). As a Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer at Google Cloud, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how hyperscale data centers are planned, designed, and built for customers. You will own the entire product design life cycle from initial requirements gathering and concept generation to detailed engineering analysis, verification testing, and manufacturing release. Tasked with developing systems, you will execute data-driven designs, create comprehensive test plans, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve technical issues. Beyond technical execution, you will influence the future technology roadmap by identifying innovation opportunities and mitigating risks. As a technical leader, you will provide mentorship and coaching to foster professional growth within the team, ensuring Google Cloud continues to deliver the enterprise-grade infrastructure necessary for businesses to operate efficiently and adapt to the future. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience specializing in the design and construction of mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers).
5 years of experience in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and documentation (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia or Inventor).
Experience in structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (e.g., ANSYS/FloTHERM/Nastran) alongside advanced tolerance analysis and loop methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
6 years of mechanical design experience with an understanding of international building codes, structural elements, and design principles for medium-scale production.
Experience in the full life-cycle design, estimation, and commissioning of data center mechanical, cooling, fire, and fluid systems.
Experience designing modular building-scale assemblies with expert-level mastery of mechanical tolerance analysis and loop methodologies.
Ability to architect technical solutions using business case analysis, construction safety expertise, and a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and structural/thermal analysis for systems using tools.

Responsibilities

Manage the full product design life cycle for hyperscale data centers, from initial requirements gathering and concept generation to detailed analysis, cross-functional reviews, and manufacturing release.
Develop and execute mechanical designs backed by engineering analysis and data-driven decision-making to optimize infrastructure efficiency.
Lead verification and validation efforts by creating comprehensive test plans and performing root-cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Drive the technology roadmap by providing structural engineering expertise and identifying innovation opportunities while proactively mitigating technical risks.
Foster a culture of professional growth by providing technical mentorship and coaching to team members to ensure collective success.