Google · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer, Cooling System, Design and Analysis
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $174K/yr
3+ years expGoogle is transforming how data centers are planned, designed, and built, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop liquid cooling solutions for advanced computing systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and optimize cooling systems while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Design custom hyper-scale cooling components and systems (e.g., airside and waterside), guiding them from initial development and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling through to construction and operational handover
Partner with electrical, networking, and procurement teams to resolve interrelated system issues and ensure thermal designs integrate seamlessly with overall data center architecture
Oversee design consultants and manufacturing partners, performing reviews of drawing sets, specifications, and sequence of operations to ensure compliance with Google standards
Analyze systems for redundancies and Single Points of Failure (SPOFs), utilizing Reliability and Maintainability (RAM) models to verify infrastructure up-time and safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
3 years of experience in the design, construction, and delivery of mechanical cooling infrastructure, including plumbing and fire protection systems
Experience in conducting technical evaluations such as CFD modeling, noise modeling, and pipe sizing for industrial applications
Experience in electrical and control system topologies
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to visit data center sites or manufacturing partners
Preferred
5 years of experience in mission-critical facility mechanical infrastructure systems, focusing on high-density environments
5 years of experience in project leadership, specifically managing the technical delivery of A/E design consultants and vendors
Experience performing advanced thermal analysis and hydraulic modeling for liquid and air-cooling topologies
Experience drafting and maintaining internal design specifications, standards, and global configuration documents
Experience utilizing solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling software for the development of mechanical components
Experience working within a matrixed organization, demonstrating the ability to communicate technical findings to both engineering and executive stakeholders
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
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Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
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