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Akkodis is seeking a Platform Software Engineer role is a Full-Time with a client located in Allentown, Cincinnati, Chicago, (Occasionally Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants to have a solid background in embedded systems/Payroll, Python/Django, AWS, API, React. would come as a big plus.
Salary Range: $165k-$190k/Annum + Benefits, The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Collaboration & Developer Relations
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, partners, and indirect channel teams.
- Host technical discussions, requirement? Gathering sessions, and architecture reviews directly with customers.
- Provide developer support, guidance, and best practices for integration and implementation.
- Represent the embedded team in developer? Facing demos, product enablement, and partner technical workshops.
- Translate customer needs into actionable engineering tasks, ensuring platform capabilities align with business goals.
Platform Customization & Embedded Engineering
- Lead the design and implementation of custom features, enhancements, and integrations across our platform.
- Develop application? Layer components and service extensions using Python, Django, and REST? Based APIs.
- Build and integrate customer? Facing portal/UI components in React.
- Leverage AWS services to build scalable, cloud-backed integrations.
Architecture, API & Systems Integration
- Own the documentation and development of APIs, SDKs, and interface design documents (IDDs).
- Ensure seamless integration between on?device components, microservices, and customer systems.
Technical Troubleshooting & Tier?3 Support
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues.
- Provide senior? Level technical escalation support for customers and internal teams.
- Lead root?cause analysis and drive long? Term corrective improvements across the platform.
Project Delivery & Leadership
- Lead customer? Specific development initiatives from ideation through deployment.
- Own timelines, deliverables, and technical direction for customization projects.
- Mentor junior engineers and influence cross? Team engineering best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Expertise in Python, with experience building backend services or integration layers (Django strongly preferred).
- Proficiency in React for developing customer?facing interfaces or partner tools.
- Experience with AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, or related services).
- Strong experience with embedded systems development.
- Experience with API design, interface documentation, and integration workflows.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including customers and indirect channel partners.
- Proven success in customer-facing engineering, developer support, or solutions engineering roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Developer Relations, technical evangelism, or technical account management.
- Experience supporting indirect channel partners, VARs, ISVs, or system integrators.
- Background in pre?sales engineering, partner enablement, or customer?led solution design.
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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:
• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Holidays Off
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This role supports product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling suppliers, and production teams to ensure robust designs, efficient manufacturability, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities Design, model, and detail progressive, transfer, and line dies using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX).
Create stamping process layouts, strip layouts, and material utilization plans.
Conduct formability analysis, draw simulations, and stress analysis to ensure part feasibility.
Collaborate with product engineering teams to refine part designs for manufacturability (DFM).
Develop die specifications, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
Support tooling build, trials, debugging, and runoff at both internal and supplier tool shops.
Lead root-cause troubleshooting for die performance issues such as wrinkles, splits, springback, and excessive wear.
Optimize tooling for improved production rate, reduced scrap, and extended tool life.
Work with purchasing and suppliers to evaluate tool quotes, timelines, and feasibility.
Ensure all designs comply with safety standards, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Support APQP, PPAP, and launch activities for new programs.
Provide technical guidance to toolmakers, machinists, and production operators as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–10+ years of experience in metal stamping, die design, or tooling engineering.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T.
Understanding of stamping processes including blanking, drawing, bending, forming, and restriking.
Knowledge of tool steels, coatings, heat treatment, and die maintenance.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Experience supporting production in high-volume stamping environments.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with simulation software (AutoForm, Pam-Stamp, etc.).
Background in automotive or appliance metal stamping.
Experience with automation, sensors, or in-die detection.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Job Title: MEP Engineer – Capital Projects
Location: North Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced MEP Engineer – Capital Projects to support the successful execution of capital project initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations and systems meet design specifications, performance expectations, and regulatory standards.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and hands-on experience in inspection, validation, and documentation within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and document compliance of MEP systems with design specifications, URS requirements, and regulatory standards
- Inspect electrical equipment installations and wiring methods to ensure adherence to approved designs and local code requirements
- Validate installation quality and ensure alignment with vendor specifications and engineering standards
- Review instrument calibration certificates and ensure proper documentation of calibration activities
- Perform loop testing and support commissioning activities for electrical and instrumentation systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and project management to ensure seamless project execution
- Identify and report deviations, non-conformances, and recommend corrective actions
- Support documentation processes including validation protocols, reports, and compliance records
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries
- 5+ years of experience in MEP engineering within capital projects or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and wiring standards
- Experience with installation verification, commissioning, and validation processes
- Familiarity with regulatory standards, codes, and compliance requirements (e.g., NEC, GMP environments preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of URS (User Requirement Specifications) and validation lifecycle
- Prior experience working on large-scale capital or greenfield projects
- Certification or training in Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, or related disciplines
Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a patent prosecution law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking engineers with industry experience to train to be patent engineers. As a patent engineer at HFZ, you will use your engineering skills to protect a wide range of cutting-edge technologies for some of the most innovative companies in the world. We work with clients within the automotive and aerospace sectors, telecommunications and software industries, with artificial intelligence and wireless technologies, the oil and gas industry and consumer products, as well as, biomedical devices and instrumentation and valve technologies - to name a few.
Patent Engineers can experience rapid career advancement and pay escalation opportunities by becoming patent agents, and attending a part-time law school program with the goal of becoming a patent attorney. This is an in-office, Chicago-based role with hybrid flexibility. This is not a remote position.
Candidates are required to have:
- at least two years of engineering-related work experience,
- the desire to become a patent attorney,
- an ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, BIOMEDICAL and
MECHANICAL engineering undergraduate degree or COMPUTER SCIENCE degree.
- excellent academic credentials, and
- strong analytical and writing skills.
Candidate Preferences:
- candidates with an official LSAT score - a real plus
- candidates with a Patent Office Registration Number - a real plus
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below this range based on experience.
- Year-end bonus potential – discretionary and based on productivity.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and Vision insurance.
- 401K plan.
- This is an in-office, Chicago-based role with hybrid flexibility.
- Please provide a cover letter, resume, and any/all of your engineering transcripts.
ATTN:
- Bill O'Connor Recruitment Manager. If using LinkedIn Easy Apply, additional documents (transcript, cover letter) can be emailed to (Bill O'Connor)
- Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the
firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and
celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive
workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal
services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.
Our client is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is an exciting opportunity for engineers at all levels — whether you are early in your career or bring substantial field experience, you will be given the appropriate challenge and support to thrive.
You will take ownership of post-sales technical support across a portfolio of CNC machining equipment, working directly with end-user clients to ensure their machinery operates at peak performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver post-sales technical support, including installation, commissioning, testing, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrading of CNC machining equipment and peripherals.
- Plan and coordinate service activities — investigating and resolving customer-reported technical issues and proactively eliminating future operational difficulties.
- Examine machinery, components, and work orders; liaise with equipment operators to diagnose problems and determine whether faults are mechanical or human in origin.
- Analyse all available technical information to identify root causes and recommend or implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider engineering team, effectively coordinating workloads and priorities.
- Provide technical guidance to management and factory engineers on equipment defects, customer satisfaction issues, product performance, and product improvement suggestions.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a machine tool environment.
- Working knowledge of Fanuc machines and CNC control systems.
- Understanding of PLC systems and schematics.
- Ability to operate a forklift truck and manual lifting equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
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.