Data Center Mechanical Engineer: Critical Cooling & Commissioning

DAMAC Digital; Johor; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMAC Digital seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, commissioning, and operation of mission-critical data center facilities in Malaysia. You will focus on critical cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, reliability, and energy efficiency to ensure high availability.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background, hands-on commissioning experience, and the ability to collaborate with electrical, controls, and operations teams across multiple geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, chilled water infrastructure, and CRAC/CRAH units.
• Experience with mechanical testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, drawings, and documentation for data center facilities.
• Support the design and review of HVAC and cooling infrastructure for mission-critical environments.
• Perform cooling load calculations and equipment capacity assessments.
• Coordinate with electrical, architectural, structural, controls, and MEP teams throughout project delivery.

Skills

Data center experience

Project coordination

Mechanical troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Mechanical Drawings

Control Diagrams

Equipment Schedules

Technical Specifications

Job description

DAMAC Digital seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, commissioning, and operation of mission-critical data center facilities in Malaysia. You will focus on critical cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, reliability, and energy efficiency to ensure high availability.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background, hands-on commissioning experience, and the ability to collaborate with electrical, controls, and operations teams across multiple geographies.