Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center

This full time in-person position will play a crucial role in optimizing and maintaining the mechanical systems that ensure the efficiency and performance of Apple data centers. You will bridge the technical and operational aspects of infrastructure, focusing on HVAC systems, cooling strategies, free-cooling technologies, water quality and consumption, and energy efficiency measures to meet the cooling requirements within the data center. You will collaborate with various partners to including engineers, IT professionals, and facility managers, to develop and implement efficient solutions that improve capacity, availability, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Additionally, you will act as the primary operational mechanical engineering resource for the data center campus, providing technical advice and support throughout the entire lifecycle of Apple data centers—from project initiation to continuous improvement. This role requires continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and technologies, ensuring that you bring innovative and efficient solutions to critical data center operations. Responsibilities Act as the onsite technical expert for mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, focusing on hands-on field operations Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment Plan resource, author, or approve operations procedures for mechanical repair, retrofit, and maintenance, emphasizing risk mitigation Coordinate across teams to implement organizational initiatives, processes and maintenance strategies in alignment with standards Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight for construction projects and maintenance activities Supervise asset age and health, and create predictive plans and procedures for replacement or refurbishment to prevent failures and/or reduce downtime Contribute to the mechanical safety program, training, procedural development/review and incident response Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify mechanical equipment failures, and develop effective Remediation Plans to address and resolve issues Propose data center upgrades to enhance efficiency, capacity, and reliability Produce technical reports with recommendations to mitigate availability risks