Mechanical Engineer

Delta Electronics Americas; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer to design, model, and validate mechanical systems for modern data-center deployments. The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, knowledge of data-center construction, and hands-on work with skidded and containerized products.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, structural, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with building codes and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of data-center mechanical engineering or mission-critical infrastructure experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D CAD models for mechanical systems in data-center environments.
• Create fabrication drawings, layouts, piping diagrams and installation documentation for skidded and containerized systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet site requirements and codes.
• Perform tolerance analysis and manufacturability reviews for complex assemblies.
• Support cooling infrastructure, hydronic distribution and mechanical room layouts.
• Work with manufacturers and vendors to validate assembly processes and quality standards.

Skills

CAD software

Data center experience

Mechanical design

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy‑saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world‑class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy‑efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high‑efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies, and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain

Data Center Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer

Role Summary

The Data Center Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, modeling, and validating mechanical systems that support modern data‑center deployments. This role requires deep proficiency in CAD modeli, strong understanding of new data‑center construction, and hands‑on experience with skidded and containerized mechanical power products. The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop scalable, manufacturable, and reliable mechanical solutions that support high‑density compute environments

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & CAD Engineering

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models for mechanical systems, assemblies, and infrastructure components used in data‑center environments.
• Create fabrication drawings, mechanical layouts, piping diagrams, and installation documentation for skidded and containerized systems.
• Maintain design libraries, standards, and revision control for mechanical assets
• Perform tolerance analysis, fit‑checks, and manufacturability reviews for complex assemblies.
• Support mechanical design for new data‑center builds, including cooling infrastructure, hydronic systems, equipment placement, and mechanical room layouts.
• Collaborate with construction teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure designs meet site requirements, building codes, and operational standards.
• Evaluate site conditions, climate considerations, and load requirements to ensure mechanical systems perform reliably and efficiently.

Skidded & Containerized Product Development

• Design and integrate mechanical systems for skidded cooling units, modular mechanical skids, and containerized data‑center products.
• Develop specifications for pumps, heat exchangers, filtration systems, manifolds, and structural components.
• Ensure modular systems meet transport, installation, and commissioning requirements.
• Work with manufacturing partners to validate assembly processes and quality standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration.

• Partner with electrical, controls, structural, and product engineering teams to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and field validation activities.
• Provide mechanical expertise to support product roadmaps, new feature development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct mechanical testing, flow analysis, and performance validation for cooling systems and modular products.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, manufacturability, and efficiency across mechanical designs.
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical issues in production or field deployments.

Required Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relate
• d field.5+ years of experience in data‑center mechanical engineering, industrial mechanical systems, or mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, In
  ventor).Experience with skidded mechanical systems, modular infrastructure, or containerized data‑center products.
• Strong understanding of data‑center construction practices, mechanical codes, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of cooling systems, hydronic distribution, pumps, heat exchangers, and mechanical integration.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Experience with liquid‑cooling systems (dry coolers, evaporative coolers, cooling towers

, skids).Familiarity with CFD or thermal modeling tools.

• Experience working with fabrication shops, OEMs, or modular‑construction vendors.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, electrical layouts, and controls schematics.

Impact of the role

This engineer plays a critical role in shaping the mechanical foundation of next‑generation data‑center infrastructure. Their work ensures that modular, skidded, and containerized systems are designed with precision, built for reliability, and optimized for rapid deployment across diverse environments.

Salary is based off degree, year experience in field and over all rating.