JOB TITLE: Mechanical Field Engineer, Data Center Operations
**TOP 3 SKILLS:**
" Experience with data center mechanical systems: chillers, cooling towers, CRACs/CRAHs, CDUs, heat exchangers.
" Familiarity with Client/EPMS monitoring platforms.
" Hands-on troubleshooting capability for critical cooling infrastructure.
" Willingness to travel to project sites; this is a field-based role.
LOCATION: West Texas, New York, or Indiana preferred with heavy travel involved. This is a field based role.
DURATION: 8+ month contract, high chance of extension
RATE RANGE: Pay rate: Market rate, target $70-100/hr
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Field Engineer supports data center operations by providing hands-on mechanical expertise across Fluidstack's growing portfolio of AI infrastructure sites. You will be the on-site subject matter expert for mechanical systems, ensuring high availability and reliability of cooling and related infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
" Own the thermodynamic design of the direct current air cooled chiller platform for next-generation AI data centers, focusing on refrigeration cycle optimization and performance testing.
" Address EMI/EMC shielding, creepage/clearance requirements, and mechanical integration of power modules, capacitors, and semiconductor devices in compact, high-reliability packages.
" Define and execute mechanical and thermal validation testing including structural FEA, thermal cycling, vibration, and environmental qualification for power electronics assemblies.
" Lead end-to-end mechanical design of HVDC/LVDC power distribution systems and integrate cooling solutions for high-power electronics in data centers.
" Bring refrigeration equipment from concept through prototype to production.
QUALIFICATIONS:
" Experience with data center mechanical systems: chillers, cooling towers, CRACs/CRAHs, CDUs, heat exchangers.
" Familiarity with Client/EPMS monitoring platforms.
" Hands-on troubleshooting capability for critical cooling infrastructure.
" Willingness to travel to project sites; this is a field-based role.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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