Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations

Equinix; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive operational excellence across Americas data centers. You will leverage expertise in critical cooling infrastructure to enhance reliability, efficiency, safety, and capacity.

In this role, you’ll review MOPs, lead root cause investigations, and collaborate with site teams to identify energy-saving opportunities. Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in a critical 24/7 operational data center environment with emphasis on mechanical system operations.
• Proven ability to work crossfunctionally with engineering, operations, and construction teams.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including SOWs, design drawings, and technical reports.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve MOPs for critical live mechanical work with proper sequencing and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a mechanical escalation point for real-time troubleshooting during maintenance and incident response.
• Provide SME guidance to data center operations teams on critical cooling infrastructure.
• Identify energy efficiency opportunities and guide site teams on mechanical/controls improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineering license

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive operational excellence across Americas data centers. You will leverage expertise in critical cooling infrastructure to enhance reliability, efficiency, safety, and capacity.

In this role, you’ll review MOPs, lead root cause investigations, and collaborate with site teams to identify energy-saving opportunities. Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication are essential.