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Data Center Structural Mechanical Engineer

Washington, United States (On-site)

Data Center Structural Mechanical Engineer

1 Month ago • 3-6 Years • Facilities Management

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Job Description

As a Data Center Structural Mechanical Engineer at Google, you will play a vital role in designing and implementing innovative solutions for our data centers. Your expertise in mechanical engineering will be essential for ensuring the stability and functionality of these critical facilities. You will work on complex projects involving modular building-scale assemblies, structural beams, and elements, adhering to international building codes. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop and test new technologies, optimizing for efficiency and sustainability. Your responsibilities will include creating test plans, performing analysis, troubleshooting technical issues, and influencing product roadmaps. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive innovation within the team.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
3 years of experience in mechanical design
3 years of experience in tolerance analysis
3 years of experience with structural analysis tools
Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, Inventor)

Good to have:

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
6 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis
Experience designing complex modular building-scale assemblies
Expertise in mechanical tolerances and tolerance analysis
Experience in design for medium-scale production
Ability to setup and manage PDM systems

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Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience in mechanical design and documentation using 3D CAD tools (e.g.,SolidWorks, Catia, Inventor).
3 years of experience in designing and analyzing with tolerance analysis and tolerance loop methodologies.
3 years of experience with structural analysis tool such as RISA 3D or similar.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
6 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis.
Experience in designing complex modular building scale assemblies with an expert understanding of mechanical tolerances and tolerance analysis.
Experience in mechanical engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, structural beams or elements and international building codes.
Ability to setup and manage PDM (Product Data Management) systems.

About the job

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).

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Responsibilities

Create test plans, perform testing, and validate designs to meet engineering requirements.
Resolve, troubleshoot, and root cause potential technical issues.
Influence and shape products by providing mechanical and structural engineering expertise into the technology road map with data-driven decisions.
Identify and scope projects around innovation opportunities and technology risks.
Provide technical mentorship and coaching and foster professional growth within the team.

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$117.0K - $172.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$144.5K/yr avg.

Kirkland, Washington, United States

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