Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Meta; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to support design, operation, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across its data center infrastructure. You will act as a technical authority on cooling, HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAC units, and precision cooling technologies for hyperscale facilities.

Responsibilities include onsite mechanical systems troubleshooting, safety program contributions, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, and operations

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year experience.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Experience comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles.
• Theoretical & practical understanding of mechanical equipment & systems, with expertise in design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work.
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and global teams.
• Contribute to mechanical safety program for the site.
• Plan resources, author or approve work procedures for troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Oversee system configurations and upgrades, following change control practices.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of construction projects and maintenance.
• Lead or participate in root-cause analysis activities.
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and cross functional teams on mechanical equipment and safety.
• Manage vendor relationships for maintenance and retrofit work.
• Provide feedback on global maintenance strategies and electrical design improvements.
• Travel up to 10-15% after onboarding; significant travel during first 1-3 months.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Field operation

Critical facilities

Equipment maintenance

Change control

QA/QC oversight

Root-cause analysis

Training delivery

Vendor management

Safety/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to support the design, operation, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across its global data center infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority on mechanical systems including cooling infrastructure, HVAC, chilled water plants, computer room air handlers, and precision cooling technologies that are critical to maintaining the reliability and efficiency of hyperscale data center facilities. You will partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to drive system-level improvements, resolve complex mechanical failures, and shape long-term infrastructure strategy.

Mechanical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

• Serve as an onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local and global teams
• Contribute to mechanical safety program for the site
• Plan resource, author or approve work procedures to cover mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
• Conduct or oversee hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Oversee mechanical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity
• Lead and/or participate in root‑cause analysis activities in area of expertise
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes to include mechanical/fire & life safety/industrial water equipment/systems and procedures
• Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work
• Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
• Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year mechanical industry experience
• Experience in critical environments
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
• Experience comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
• Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles
• Theoretical & practical understanding of mechanical equipment & systems, with expertise in mechanical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure‑based work
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls and fire / life safety systems
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Familiarity with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience in data center industry

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.