3D Design Engineer Data Center

Overview

On Site
$70 - $75
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
100% Travel

Skills

3D Design
Data center
OCP
AI-focused data centers

Job Details

Job Summary

Seeking a 3D Design Engineer for a contract position to drive the mechanical architecture of Tesla's next-generation, liquid-cooled data center infrastructure. This role commands ownership over the mechanical design lifecycle, from digital modeling and simulation to final documentation, for systems at both the server-rack and data-hall scale. The ideal candidate will bring a robust portfolio of experience in advanced CAD modeling, intricate liquid-cooling system design, and seamless integration of electrical components like power shelves, BBUs, and busbars. A comprehensive understanding of data center systems and familiarity with OCP, EIA, ASHRAE standards are fundamental requirements. Experience in 3D simulation is required, and candidates that have expertise in data-center-specific CFD/FEA and a background in digital-twin development will be strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end mechanical design of 3D assemblies, including rack structures, cooling manifolds, and fluid connectors, while ensuring the seamless integration of electrical components such as power shelves, busbars, and BBUs.

  • Architect and validate high-performance liquid-cooling systems (e.g., CDMs), optimizing for flow efficiency, thermal performance, and material compatibility.

  • Leverage advanced simulation to validate system performance by developing comprehensive digital-twin models, performing CFD analysis for thermal management, and conducting FEA to ensure structural integrity under operational loads.

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with hardware, electrical, and facilities teams to achieve a fully integrated and optimized system design.

  • Produce comprehensive design documentation, including detailed 3D models, 2D fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and simulation reports.

  • Lead the design review process and ensure all mechanical systems adhere to key industry standards (OCP, ASHRAE, EIA) throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Drive rapid prototyping efforts, leveraging 3D printing and other fabrication methods to accelerate design validation.

  • Lead the technical evaluation and selection of critical components and vendors, ensuring alignment with system requirements and quality standards.

  • Champion the continuous improvement of design templates, simulation workflows, and documentation standards to increase team efficiency and accuracy.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging cooling technologies and materials science, helping to shape the technical roadmap for future infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design, specifically for data center or high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.

  • Proficiency with a major 3D CAD platform (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for designing complex mechanical assemblies.

  • Demonstrated expertise in applying simulation tools to validate designs, including CFD for thermal analysis (e.g., Cadence/Future Facilities) and FEA for structural and thermal stress evaluation.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of data center subsystems, including the design and integration of liquid-cooling loops (CDMs, manifolds, connectors) and high-power electrical components (busbars, power shelves, BBUs).

  • Understanding of relevant industry standards (OCP, ASHRAE, EIA) and a proven ability to incorporate them into design practices.

  • Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to lead technical projects and drive alignment across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A proven track record of delivering complete mechanical designs for hyperscale or AI-focused data centers, from concept through to deployment.

  • Direct experience developing and utilizing digital-twin models for system-level simulation and analysis.

  • Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping workflows, including 3D printing and thermal validation testing.

  • Experience with BIM/Revit for integrating mechanical designs into large-scale facility models.

  • A strong portfolio demonstrating success in rack-level thermal optimization or the design of modular cooling solutions.

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