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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Center…
- Insight Global (Mountain View, CA)
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Job Description
As a senior Mechanical Engineer within the Data Center Technology Systems team, you will serve as a technical leader influencing data center designs and equipment strategy. Your responsibilities include leading system-level modeling and optimization of custom cooling equipment and mechanical infrastructure, performing advanced thermal and hydraulic analyses using computational tools, and driving the integration of innovative technologies such as adiabatic cooling systems. You will collaborate with planning, operations, and construction teams to develop next-generation mechanical systems, guide new product development from concept through testing and deployment, and prepare technical documentation including statements of work, design specifications, and commissioning plans. This role demands strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to articulate engineering principles clearly to cross-functional teams.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years in mission-critical facility mechanical infrastructure systems
• Proven experience with design, commissioning, and construction of large-scale cooling/heating/power generation systems
• Expertise in system modeling, thermal modeling, pipe flow calculations
• Strong background in thermal analysis and data center cooling systems
• Ability to explain engineering fundamentals (e.g., economization of chillers, thermodynamic impact of failures)
• Proficiency in water and energy calculations
• Hands-on experience with tools such as 6Sigma, AFT Fathom, Python, and spreadsheet applications • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with CFD and thermo-modeling software (Cadence, 6Sigma, etc.)
• Familiarity with suppliers like Trane, Airedale, JCI
Proficiency with SQL and advanced hydraulic analysis
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