Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center
Apple· Corporate Functions / IS&T - Infrastructure Services
Mesa, AZFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Data Center Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing thermal and environmental systems in Apple’s data centers. Focuses on continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and scalable operations within critical facilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure continuity of critical operations by applying HVAC principles, mechanical engineering, and physical sciences.
- Serve as a key advisor by analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing solutions to reduce energy consumption and maintain optimal temperatures and humidity levels.
- Compile comprehensive reports, draft detailed specifications, and provide hands-on guidance during deployment and maintenance phases.
- Collaborate multi-functionally to drive adoption of technologies such as fluid dynamics management, economizers, free cooling systems, and remote monitoring for sustainable data center management.
- Drive operational enhancements to improve performance, reduce costs, and ensure scalability of data center facilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of practical experience in mechanical engineering, operations within a data center or similar critical environment.
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred).
- Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
- 7+ years of hands-on field experience in mechanical engineering within data center or similar environments (preferred).
- Experience in the design and implementation of mechanical systems for sophisticated data centers.
- Knowledge of water treatment processes, including chemical dosing, filtration, and testing.
- Experience using CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM).
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace 3D, Weil-McLain Water Treatment Software.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Skills
Required:Mechanical engineeringHVAC, thermal management
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer; commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Learn about accessibility and reasonable accommodations for applicants.
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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