Senior Mechanical Engineer

A global leader in solving AI’s energy challenge through sustainable computing infrastructure, the company designs, builds, and operates advanced AI infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.

Through its proprietary AI Factory platform, the company delivers high-performance GPU clusters and AI cloud services to developers, enterprises, education providers, and government organisations. Its focus is on creating scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure that supports the future growth of artificial intelligence.

The organisation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and is seeking engineers passionate about innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of AI infrastructure developments, specialising in mechanical systems within the data centre MEP environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing mechanical designs and technical documentation from concept through to commissioning.
• Supporting the qualification, onboarding, and management of consultants and contractors.
• Performing engineering calculations and providing system designs for delivery partners.
• Reviewing consultant designs, contractor workshop drawings, and equipment selections.
• Providing final equipment selections, including capacity and efficiency requirements for procurement and construction.
• Supporting the development of Operations & Maintenance manuals.
• Conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with project documentation and specifications.
• Participating in commissioning activities to optimise mechanical system performance.
• Developing technical engineering standards and contributing to R&D and design optimisation initiatives.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their technical growth.

The role is based in Australia, with approximately 10–30% travel expected, primarily during project delivery phases.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years within the Data Centre MEP sector.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical system design principles.
• Experience applying international design standards, including ASHRAE.
• Knowledge of Asia-Pacific data centre standards and industry practices (advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accurate design, documentation, and testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within cross-functional, multicultural engineering teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative environment.
• A proactive mindset with the flexibility to adapt to changing project priorities.