Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Engineering

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own subsystem design for data center power and cooling solutions, collaborating with architects, R&D, and global manufacturing to translate customer requirements into manufacturable, cost-optimized solutions.

You will work on high-density AI racks, containerized data centers, and HVDC systems, performing modeling, drawings, DFMEA, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting NPIs and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, or similar field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience (MS requirement meets Senior Engineer criteria)
• Experience in at least one of the following: Power distribution systems (UPS, PDU, switchgear, LV/HVDC), Data center cooling (liquid cooling, CDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC), Rack-level engineering for high-density compute

Responsibilities

• Develop power and cooling subsystem designs for containerized data centers, AI pods, and modular AI-factory cell architectures.
• Perform calculations and modeling for power systems (UPS, PDU, LV/HVDC).
• Perform calculations and modeling for thermal systems (liquid cooling loops, CDUs, CRAHs/CRACs, heat transfer).
• Generate and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, tradeoff analysis, and component selection.
• Support prototype development, engineering lab testing, instrumentation setup, and validation results.
• Participate in DFMEA, reliability assessments, and design review cycles.
• Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, BICSI, TIA-942, and Delta standards.
• Work with product management, manufacturing, industrialization, and supply chain for NPIs.
• Provide technical inputs for customer engagements, RFP/RFI responses, and solution packs.
• Identify improvements in power/thermal architecture, manufacturability, performance, or cost.
• Contribute to Delta roadmap for AI-factory power and cooling technologies.

Skills

Power distribution

Data center cooling

High-density rack design

CAD / simulation tools

Analytical communication

Education

MS in Electrical/Mechanical/Energy Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Ansys

ETAP

6SigmaDCX

Job description

Who We Are

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of innovative 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 innovative 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, which are spread across nearly 200 locations on five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 research and development (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 Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership-level ratings for its substantial contributions to climate change and water security issues, and was named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

Key Responsibilities

TheData Center Solutions & Architecture (DCSA) team develops next-generation systems for high-density AI racks, AI factory pods (1–2.5 MW), containerized data-center modules, HVDC distribution, advanced cooling systems, and integrated power solutions.As aMechanicalEngineer, you will take ownership of subsystem design, modeling, validation, and engineering documentation for Delta’s solution portfolio.

You will collaborate with architects, product managers, R&D centers in Taiwan, and global manufacturing sites to translate customer requirements into engineered, manufacturable, and cost-optimized solutions.

Engineering & Architecture

• Develop power and cooling subsystem designs for containerized data centers, AI pods, and modular AI-factory cell architectures.

• Perform calculations and modeling for:

• Power systems (UPS, BESS, LV distribution, HVDC)

• Thermal systems (liquid cooling loops, CDUs, CRAHs/CRACs, heat transfer)

• Generate andmaintainengineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.

• Conduct feasibility studies, tradeoff analysis, andcomponentselection.

Technical Execution

• Support prototype development, engineering lab testing, instrumentation setup, and validation results.

• Participate in DFMEA, reliability assessments, and design review cycles.

• Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, BICSI, TIA-942, and applicable Delta engineering standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with product management, manufacturing, industrialization, and supply chain to ensure smooth NPI transitions.

• Provide technical inputs for customer engagements, RFP/RFI responses, and solution packs.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identifyimprovements in power/thermal architecture, manufacturability, performance, or cost.

• Contribute to Delta’s roadmap for AI-factory power and cooling technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, or similarfield.

• 3+ years of engineering experience (MS requirement meets Senior Engineer criteria)

• Experience in at least one of the following:

• Power distribution systems (UPS, PDU, switchgear, LV/HVDC)

• Data center cooling (liquid cooling, CDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC)

• Rack-level engineering for high-density compute

• Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) or simulation tools (MATLAB, Ansys, ETAP, 6SigmaDCX).

• Strong analytical and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project, internship, or research experience in datacenter, AI infrastructure, or energy systems.

• Experience with CFD, thermal analysis, AC/DC power modeling, or high-density rack benchmarking.

• Hands-on lab or prototype development experience.

• Exposure to global engineering collaboration across functional or regional teams.

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

Life at Delta

EEO Statement

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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