Meta
Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
$173K–$245K
Menlo Park, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 8, 2026
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
San Francisco, CA - Experience
- 10+ years; experience leading large-scale mechanical design programs from concept through construction is also required.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads mechanical design of Meta data center systems, including liquid cooling and thermal infrastructure, from concept through construction and commissioning.
What you'll do
- Own and deliver mechanical system strategies and designs, including liquid cooling, hydronic systems, chiller plants, and heat rejection.
- Coordinate design execution with engineering, construction, vendors, and owner’s representative teams; oversee documentation, testing, and commissioning.
- Develop technical roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies, sustainability impacts, reliability, and AI-enabled workflow improvements.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for mission-critical facilities or data centers.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in liquid cooling systems, chiller plant design, and/or hydronic system design.
- PE license (Mechanical).
Nice to have
- Experience with prefabricated/modular construction methodologies (DfSMA).
- Familiarity with advanced tooling, simulation, or AI-driven design optimization.
Pay
$173,000/year to $245,000/year USD base salary; bonus + equity (amount not stated)
Tools
CDU, Valve Train, Fan Coils, Central Chiller Plants, Drycoolers, Cooling Towers, BMS/EPMS, DfSMA
AI focus
Requires ongoing AI skill development, responsible and ethical AI practices, and integrating AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows; the role also evaluates AI-driven design optimization.
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