Data Center Mechanical Engineer - AI HPC Cooling Lead

Cerebras Systems

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cerebras Systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical infrastructure for data center deployments. You will act as the owner's technical representative, collaborating with colocation providers, EPCs, OEMs, and internal teams to ensure performance, reliability, and schedule goals are met.

Responsibilities include design review, commissioning support, site inspections, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
8+ years in mission-critical facilities or hyperscale data centers.
Strong understanding of chilled water cooling systems and data center cooling infrastructure.
Experience with high-density AI/HPC cooling.
Construction and commissioning experience; able to interpret mechanical drawings.
Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the SME for mechanical infrastructure across assigned projects.
Review basis of design, drawings, equipment submittals, RFIs, and change requests.
Ensure compliance with Cerebras engineering standards.
Validate cooling architectures supporting high-density AI deployments.
Act as owner's representative during design, construction, and commissioning.
Perform regular site inspections and monitor installation quality.
Support FAT, SAT, IST, FPT, and mechanical start-up activities.
Develop spare parts strategy and support maintenance procedures.