Data Center Thermal Mechanical Engineer

$139,000 - $207,000/Yr

Google - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Data Center Thermal Mechanical Engineer at Google is responsible for the design and analysis of thermal cooling systems within data centers. This role involves utilizing advanced engineering principles to optimize the physical design of data centers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes. The engineer will work collaboratively with a team to innovate and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Create test plans, perform testing, and validate designs to meet engineering requirements.
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and resolve potential technical issues.
• Influence and shape products by providing mechanical and structural engineering expertise into the technology road map with data-driven decisions.
• Identify and scope projects around innovation opportunities as well as technology risks.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching and foster professional growth within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with thermal cooling plant design and manufacturing analysis using FEA (ANSYS/FloTHERM/Nastran).
• 5 years of experience in mechanical design and documentation using 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, Inventor).
• 5 years of experience in designing and analyzing with tolerance analysis and tolerance loop methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Experience in designing complex modular building scale assemblies with an expert understanding of mechanical tolerances and tolerance analysis.
• Experience in mechanical engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, structural beams or elements and international building codes.
• Ability to setup and manage PDM (Product Data Management) systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs