Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
Kirkland, WA, USA;
New York, NY, USA;
Reston, VA, USA;
Reno, NV, USA
.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and documentation (e.g., Solid Works, Catia or Inventor).
• 3 years of experience in the design and construction of mission‑critical environments (e.g., data centers).
• Experience in structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (e.g., ANSYS/FloTHERM/Nastran), including advanced tolerance analysis and loop methodologies.

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience in the full life‑cycle design, estimation, and commissioning of data center mechanical and modular systems, utilizing advanced tolerance analysis and loop methodologies for building‑scale assemblies.
• Understanding of international building codes, structural elements, and design principles for medium‑scale production.
• Ability to architect technical solutions through business case analysis and construction safety expertise, utilizing 3D CAD and structural/thermal analysis tools for system design.

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting‑edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state‑of‑the‑art, environmentally‑friendly facilities.

You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior‑level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.

With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).

As a Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer at Google Cloud, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how hyperscale data centers are planned, designed, and built for customers. You will own the entire product design life cycle from initial requirements gathering and concept generation to detailed engineering analysis, verification testing, and manufacturing release. Tasked with developing systems, you will execute data‑driven designs, create comprehensive test plans, and perform root‑cause analysis to resolve technical issues.

Beyond technical execution, you will influence the future technology roadmap by identifying innovation opportunities and mitigating risks. As a technical leader, you will provide mentorship and coaching to foster professional growth within the team, ensuring Google Cloud continues to deliver the enterprise‑grade infrastructure necessary for businesses to operate efficiently and adapt to the future.

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