Mechanical Engineering Architect

NetSuite is a company that focuses on providing comprehensive cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Architect. The role involves developing technical standards and architectures for mechanical systems, leading cost optimization efforts, and providing technical leadership throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop reference architectures and technical standards for mechanical systems: air cooling (CRAC/CRAH, air-side economization), liquid cooling (CDU, cold plates, rear-door heat exchangers), and adiabatic cooling
• Develop scalable designs for hyperscale and high-density/HPC AI workloads, including redundancy, and control strategies
• Drive adoption of industry best practices aligned with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute, and applicable local codes
• Set and deliver targets for PUE, and mechanical load reduction; optimize WUE and water risk where applicable
• Lead total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, cost modeling, and energy/capacity planning to reduce both capex and opex
• Implement control sequences and optimization (BMS/SCADA/PLC) to minimize energy without sacrificing reliability or SLAs
• Provide technical leadership from concept through commissioning (L1–L5) and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Lead global standard MEP designs, equipment selection, and CFD/thermal modeling; validate performance against design intent
• Partner with Data Center Operations on continuous improvement
• Build and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, integrators, and critical suppliers; lead RFI/RFPs and negotiate technical requirements
• Track industry trends and emerging technologies (e.g., advanced liquid cooling, controls, materials) and develop adoption roadmaps

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related discipline focused on data center cooling at scale
• Proven delivery of large, mission-critical cooling projects (air, liquid, adiabatic) from design through operations
• Deep hands-on knowledge of chillers, cooling towers/adiabatic units, pumps/valves, CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, economization, and advanced controls
• Demonstrated improvements in PUE/mechanical load and measurable cost reductions across multiple sites or programs
• Strong vendor/OEM network and experience driving RFx, technical evaluations, and contract requirements
• Proficiency with CFD/thermal modeling tools, commissioning practices, and BMS/SCADA/PLC-based control strategies
• Excellent communication skills: ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making through data
• 18 years of experience in technical engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 14 years of experience in technical engineering
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 12 years of experience in technical engineering
• 19 years of experience in technical engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND 15 years of experience in technical engineering
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 13 years of experience in technical engineering
• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 11 years of experience in technical engineering
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports
• 5 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials
• 11 years of experience in a thermal design and management role
• 15 years of experience in environmental test engineering