Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer

Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

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