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This role will coordinate engineering testing activities, analyze performance data, and produce technical documentation to support engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in engineering test operations, instrumentation systems, and data analysis within a technical or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities Direct and coordinate engineering activities related to the development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices.
Determine testing conditions and define test procedures and operational phases.
Coordinate operational, functional, and performance testing of engineering systems.
Monitor test execution and ensure adherence to engineering specifications and safety standards.
Analyze and interpret test data to evaluate system performance.
Prepare technical reports and documentation for engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.
Support troubleshooting and optimization of instrumentation and control systems.
Required Qualifications 5–7 years of engineering experience in testing, instrumentation, or systems engineering.
Experience coordinating and conducting engineering test operations.
Strong ability to analyze test data and generate technical reports.
Knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and calibration processes.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, energy, or industrial engineering environments.
Familiarity with engineering test equipment and data analysis tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
Compensation $55 per hour Competitive contract opportunity with potential for extension.
If interested, please email your resume to
Manufacturing Engineer I
Metalworks Manufacturing Engineer I organizes the work being performed through an in-house technology platform. This includes data collection and communication with a variety of sources and data input, plus estimating. The ME also plays a key role in productivity, quality, and safety in our manufacturing operations by utilizing knowledge of product design, fabrication, manufacturing methods and quality control standards.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Continuing Education: The MPE will demonstrate the ability to continuously learn the complex attributes of Mechanical Construction, Manufacturing and LEAN processes and Estimating/Productivity in order to help the Metalworks team achieve its operational goals.
- Safety and Quality: Demonstrates a passion to learn safety and quality programs and assist other Metalworks roles in executing Safety and Quality events.
- Culture: Be the best version of oneself in alignment with USE Company Holdings Cultural Norms.
- Performance (technical abilities):
- Facility support: The MPE will play a role in helping the office leadership research and solve operational challenges with the facility and grounds, including functional changes throughout the manufacturing processes.
- Project organization requires clear communication and interpretation of project information for processing in order to get timely, accurate data to other Metalworks team members. This includes complex, technical information that may require research and problem solving.
- Estimating: Standard labor tables are leveraged (MCAA + SMACNA) to generate labor estimates based on agreeable rates and target productivity, which can be complicated and technical. Non-Standard work activities are identified and priced accordingly.
Education:
- B.S. degree in engineering or construction management preferred.
Experience:
- 1 or more years of job-related experience.
- Possesses general knowledge of commercial/industrial mechanical systems, fabrication, and installation.
- General knowledge of manufacturing operations is a plus.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Knowledge of a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to establish and analyze metrics.
- Keen ability to identify and solve problems.
- Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
- Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills. Keeps "One Company" focus.
- Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and balance competing priorities.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and deliver results.
- Ability to be self-motivating and constantly be seeking to gain knowledge of new technical practices in the controls industry.
- Ability to aid multiple issues simultaneously.
- Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Keen ability to pay close attention to details, specifications, and quality standards.
- Ability to evaluate different options and choose the most appropriate course of action.
- Ability to effectively convey information, provide technical guidance, and contribute to team discussions.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
Physical and/or travel demands:
- Work will be done in a combination of environments; includes the manufacturing floor, office setting, job sites, etc.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, use of monitor and telephone. Occasional climbing, reaching, stooping and lifting required.
- Travel requirements: An occasional flight and overnight stay may be required, as well as road travel required to effectively execute the needs of this regional role.
Benefits and Compensation:
- The range for this position has been established at $67K to $75K per year and is U.S. Engineering -Metalwork's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Compensation for this role includes a base salary complemented by commission opportunities based on the Account Manager’s individual sales performance and attainment of sales targets
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
To apply, please visit must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering - Metalworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering - Metalworks is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.
Develop table of compliance (TOC).
Act as the deal focal point of contact, and provide application engineering guidance to customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders.
Lead the quoting process of Core and Complex Controls offerings.
Utilize available quoting tools, models, leverage existing technical libraries & materials, system configurations/hardware, design standards, etc., to develop tailored control system solutions.
Ensure accurate cost estimation including project risk management: (i) technical, (ii) execution, and (iii) commercial risks within the Inquiry to Order (ITO) process.
Coordinate with supply chain and third-party providers to obtain quotations for extended project scope.
Work with sales and pricing team to develop the competitive deal winning pricing & strategy.
Consolidate deal financials.
Present deals for commercial review board (CRB) for approvals and ensure ITO process compliance, including review of terms and conditions & risk management assessment.
Manage the tender schedule, and ensure timely internal approvals, bid submission and readiness for order booking.
Lead the techno-commercial proposal generation.
Participate in customer meetings, negotiation or presentations.
Manage the advance release and short cycle process.
Own project handover from ITO (inquiry-to-order) phase to OTR (order-to-remittance) phase to execution team upon receipt of PO or contract signature.
Attend technical and commercial trainings.
Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial process, proposal templates, application guides, and best practices in area of expertise.
Meet/Exceed Commercial KPI’s such as: Quality, Proposal Cycle Time, On Time Delivery, etc.
Requirements: Engineering degree, mechanical, electrical, electronic, power preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in application/design/field commissioning services.
Strong experience in Industrial Control Systems.
Up to 30% travel required for short customer meetings and opportunity development.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Effective use of Personal Computer Technologies.
Preferred Skills: Commercial and contractual expertise.
Experience in Unit Control (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Aero, Hydro, Nuclear), DCS, Generator (Excitation/Static Starters), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Cyber Products.
Field service or Application Engineering experience of more than 5 years.
Experience in developing and writing specifications and/or proposals.
Creative solution and problem-solving skills.
Person with high energy and with high passion.
They will determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and phases of test operations.
They will coordinate operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
They will also analyze and interpret test data, and prepare technical reports of for use by engineering personnel.
Position Qualifications: · 5-7 years of relevant testing experience · A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant field; Bachelor’s Degree and/or relevant industry Certifications preferred Note: This is a W2 contract role – this role is NOT open to 1099, C2C, or 3 rd party candidates .
In this role, you will design and execute test scripts, analyze test results, and collaborate closely with firmware and system design teams to ensure product performance, reliability, and protocol compliance.
The ideal candidate has experience with firmware validation, automated test development, and debugging complex system interactions within embedded systems or storage technologies.
Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and debug automated test scripts for SSD firmware based on design specifications and feature requirements.
Develop and maintain grey-box, black-box, and white-box test cases to validate firmware functionality and system behavior.
Test firmware features including FTL/backend algorithms and cross-feature interactions under real-world workloads and stress conditions.
Execute functional, reliability, performance, and protocol-level validation testing.
Analyze test results and collaborate with firmware engineers to identify root causes and resolve issues.
Manage the end-to-end test development lifecycle in JIRA, including user stories, integration tasks, and defect tracking.
Ensure clear traceability between requirements, test cases, and reported defects.
Collaborate with global validation teams to align testing coverage and support customer-facing and system-level validation scenarios.
Contribute to improvements in validation tools, workflows, and processes to increase testing efficiency and defect detection.
Required Qualifications Experience in firmware testing, validation, or embedded systems testing.
Knowledge of automated test development and scripting.
Experience executing functional, performance, reliability, and protocol validation tests.
Familiarity with JIRA or similar issue tracking systems.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with firmware and system engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications Experience testing SSD or storage firmware.
Understanding of FTL (Flash Translation Layer) or storage backend algorithms.
Familiarity with protocol compliance testing and system-level validation.
Experience working with cross-functional and global engineering teams.
Compensation $32.00 – $48.00 per hour Opportunity to work on advanced firmware and storage technology development.
If interested, please email your resume to No third party candidates
NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Marketing Coordinator with a focus on graphic design and social media to support our offices across the Southeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a few years of experience or a recent graduate looking to grow within A/E/C marketing. The role blends traditional proposal and marketing support with hands-on graphic design, brand support, and social media execution. The position reports to the Marketing Supervisor and works closely with marketing, business development, and technical teams.
Essential Functions:
The successful candidate will work closely with the various Business Development Associates, Operational Managers and senior staff throughout the company. Primary job responsibilities will include the following:
Marketing & Proposal Support:
- Coordinate and manage the end to end proposal development process, from go/no go through final submission
- Assist with the coordination, development, editing, and production of SOQs, presentations, SF330’s and more using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office365
- Support proposal strategy sessions and assist with presentation development and production
- Write, edit, and format proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and boilerplate content using Deltek CRM, Microsoft Office, and Adobe tools
- Maintain proposal content libraries, resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate materials
- Support proposal close out activities, debriefs, and process improvements
- Assist with market research to help offices identify trends, clients, and competitors
- Support regional marketing and business development meetings as needed
Graphic Design & Brand Support:
- Produce and update marketing graphics for proposals, presentations, and collateral in accordance with NOVA brand standards
- Assist with maintaining and growing NOVA’s internal graphics and template library
- Support the development of regional marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, conference displays, and digital assets
- Ensure consistency with corporate branding across all marketing materials
Social Media & Digital Marketing:
- Assist with NOVA’s social media program to support brand awareness, recruiting, and community engagement
- Create and schedule social media content, including graphics and short-form copy, in coordination with the marketing team
- Help track engagement metrics and support reporting on social media performance
Systems & Administration:
- Support the Client, Project, and Employee Database (Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint)
- Assist with tracking business opportunities and leads in the CRM
- Help coordinate the renewal of annual contracts and pre-qualification certifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:
- Minimum 2 years of marketing experience or equivalent (A/E/C industry preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI) and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat), as well as experience in database management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong quality control skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint Applications, including Deltek Vantagepoint’s CRM Software a plus
- Motivated self-starter with ability to problem solve
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to travel between offices on occasion
NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Nova:
Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.
Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Electrical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Controls Engineer to lead the development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of critical systems, with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation.
This role will involve designing and developing wiring harness systems, including schematic creation, harness architecture, panel layout, developing specifications, selecting key components, and transitioning design to manufacturing. Furthermore, the position includes leading test process implementation and ensuring equipment alignment to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.
What will you do?
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.
- Ability to read and create BOMs. visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.
- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
- Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
- Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment
- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools
- Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure
- Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints
- Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines
- Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years pf experience in control system design and implementation
- Deep expertise in the following:
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight as part of a global team
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices while mentoring less experienced engineers
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
- Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems.
- Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.