About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

confidential client is hiring an entry-level Mechanical Engineer (L1) to support mechanical infrastructure for data center facilities. In this role you will:

• Assist in providing mechanical engineering support for data center facilities and operations.
• Help design hardware and develop control sequence programming for mechanical equipment controls.
• Support hardware troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams (operations, controls, facilities) to meet reliability and uptime goals.
• Document engineering work, prepare reports, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Stay current with mechanical engineering and data center industry best practices.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with CAD design tasks and basic mechanical drawings.
• Support Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model setup and interpretation for airflow/thermal analysis.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical systems.
• Support control logic and sequence debugging for HVAC and chilled-water systems.
• Conduct site visits to data centers as required to validate designs and support commissioning.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Internships, co-ops, or hands-on mechanical engineering experience a plus.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and exposure to CFD tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds and perform occasional on-site tasks.
• Willingness to travel domestically (~10%) and to work occasional non-standard hours to coordinate with global teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (U.S.): $84,800 - $117,600. This range is provided to meet pay-transparency requirements for U.S. roles and may vary by location, experience, and qualifications.
• Remote-work stipend provided to support home-office expenses and mobile device usage.
• Eligible employees may receive performance-based annual bonuses.
• Typical benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life and supplemental insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) retirement plan.

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Work Environment & Special Requirements

• This is primarily a remote role; reliable internet connection and home-office setup are required.
• Occasional on-site visits to data center facilities — some sites may be under construction and subject to loud environments and safety protocols.
• Must be available occasionally outside standard business hours, including nights/weekends, to collaborate with global teams.

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Who We Are

confidential client operates a global portfolio of data centers and provides local-to-global infrastructure and technical expertise designed for scale and reliability. The team values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning — offering early-career engineers the chance to gain hands-on experience in mechanical systems, controls, and data center operations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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