Mechanical Systems Architect / Head of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Systems Architect / Head of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Â Dallas, TX or Spartanburg, SC (Relocation Offered)
Compensation:  $200,000 – $400,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential

Overview

We are seeking a  visionary Mechanical Systems Architect  to define and lead the  mechanical design, operations, and thermal strategy  for next-generation  AI-scale data centers . This role sits at the intersection of engineering innovation and high-performance computing—driving breakthroughs in cooling, efficiency, and mechanical reliability for hyperscale environments.

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, this leader will be the  principal authority for mechanical systems design and operations , guiding the evolution of advanced cooling topologies that support GPU-dense workloads and large-scale AI clusters. The ideal candidate combines deep technical mastery with proven leadership to architect sustainable, efficient, and globally replicable systems.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Architecture & Strategy

• Architect and own the end-to-end mechanical systems roadmap for AI-scale compute environments.
• Define internal design standards, templates, and repeatable system patterns across all facilities to ensure uniformity, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Lead multi-disciplinary mechanical teams through design, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle operations.
• Establish design governance frameworks to ensure mechanical scalability and energy efficiency across global deployments.

Advanced Cooling & Thermal Innovation

• Develop and deploy  next-generation cooling technologies  such as direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion systems, and rear-door heat exchangers.
• Oversee thermal modeling, CFD analysis, and airflow optimization to maintain ideal performance at maximum density.
• Evaluate and pilot  emerging technologies —phase-change cooling, AI-assisted thermal modeling, and novel heat-transfer materials—to push mechanical boundaries.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and controls teams to achieve fully integrated and adaptive thermal-power architectures.

Operations, Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Direct mechanical system commissioning, testing, and handover to operations with measurable KPIs for uptime and efficiency.
• Implement predictive analytics and real-time monitoring platforms to enhance system visibility, reliability, and maintainability.
• Lead root-cause analysis of mechanical incidents and deploy resilience strategies that improve system availability and fault tolerance.
• Oversee vendor relationships, qualification standards, and long-term maintenance programs to sustain performance consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in  Mechanical Engineering .
• 12+ years  of experience in data center, mission-critical, or energy-intensive environments.
• Deep expertise in  thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, HVAC, and advanced cooling technologies .
• Demonstrated leadership in hyperscale or GPU-accelerated mechanical system design.
• Strong background in CFD modeling, system optimization, and operational analytics.
• Proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams and collaborate across electrical, controls, and operations groups.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Bonus: Experience in large-scale mechanical system expansion and high-density compute environments.

Why Join

This is a  high-impact leadership opportunity  to define the mechanical DNA of AI-scale infrastructure. You will architect the systems that enable next-generation compute performance—balancing thermodynamic efficiency with sustainability and scalability.

As a  Mechanical Systems Architect , you will directly shape how the world’s most advanced data centers operate, setting the standard for performance, reliability, and innovation in the AI era.