Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Meta; Lebanon (IN); 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 global data center infrastructure.

You will be the technical authority on cooling infrastructure, HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAC, and precision cooling technologies, partnering with engineering, construction, and operations teams to drive system-level improvements and troubleshoot complex failures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or equivalent trade level experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3+ years experience may be considered in lieu of 7+ years.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical plans, specs, and equipment shop drawings.
• Knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of procedures in critical facility operations.
• Familiarity with electrical, controls and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite technical resource for mechanical infrastructure with hands-on operation focus.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical teams and global teams.
• Contribute to the site mechanical safety program.
• Plan resources and approve work procedures for troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance.
• Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.
• Oversee system configurations and upgrades, ensuring changes meet best practices and change control.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of construction projects and maintenance activities.
• Lead or participate in root-cause analyses in area of expertise.
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and cross-functional teams on equipment and procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships for maintenance and retrofit work.
• Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and electrical system design improvements.
• Travel expectations during onboarding and ongoing travel (~10-15%).

Skills

Critical environments experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting expertise

Mechanical systems knowledge

Field operations awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field with option to count 3+ years experience

Tools

Blueprints/CAD interpretation

Psychrometric charts knowledge

Refrigeration cycles understanding

Electrical/controls and life safety systems basics

Job description

Summary:

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.

Required Skills:

Mechanical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

1. Serve as an onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation




2. Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local and global teams




3. Contribute to mechanical safety program for the site




4. 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




5. Conduct or oversee hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment




6. 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




7. Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity




8. Lead and/or participate in root‑cause analysis activities in area of expertise




9. 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




10. Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work




11. Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements




12. 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:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 7+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience




2. Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year mechanical industry experience




3. Experience in critical environments




4. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings




5. Experience comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings




6. Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles




7. Theoretical & practical understanding of mechanical equipment & systems, with expertise in mechanical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction




8. Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure‑based work




9. Working knowledge of electrical, controls and fire / life safety systems




10. Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Equipment field service engineering or representative experience




2. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies




3. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)




4. Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)




5. Familiarity with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‑Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards




6. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)




7. Experience in data center industry

Public Compensation:

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

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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