Mechanical Engineer Manager - Data Center

WireHire; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WireHire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer Manager to oversee all mechanical engineering functions within our data center operations in Jakarta. You will lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, ensuring HVAC, cooling, fire suppression, and infrastructure are designed, operated, and maintained to high standards.

You will manage end-to-end mechanical system oversight from planning and installation to commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting, driving reliability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering team, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical systems in data center facilities.
• Ensure all systems meet operational safety and compliance standards.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support capacity planning, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with electrical, operations, and project management teams on infrastructure projects.
• Troubleshoot issues during incidents and provide technical guidance.
• Review engineering documents, specs, and proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

HVAC Systems

Data Center

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

BMS/SCADA

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Manager - Data Center

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer Manager to oversee all mechanical engineering functions within our data center operations. This role will lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, ensuring all systemsHVAC, cooling, fire suppression, and mechanical infrastructureare designed, operated, and maintained to the highest standards.

The Mechanical Engineer Manager will be responsible for end-to-end oversight of mechanical systems, from project planning and installation to commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting. This includes ensuring system reliability, improving efficiency, driving preventive maintenance programs, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support operational uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical systems in data center facilities.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet operational, safety, and compliance standards.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support capacity planning, system upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with electrical, operations, and project management teams on infrastructure projects.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide technical guidance during critical incidents.
• Review engineering documents, specifications, and vendor proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement for system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably within data center, mission-critical, or industrial facilities.
• Proven experience leading an engineering team.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH, cooling towers, and mechanical redundancy concepts.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical design, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.