Global Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Eaton

Act as the global technical authority for mechanical and thermal systems within Eaton s Data Center Segment.

Lead the design, validation, and review of advanced data center cooling architectures using Eaton and third party technologies.

Provide expert guidance on whitespace design, central plant systems, AHUs, fan wall systems, and site wide water and heat rejection infrastructure.

Define and promote global best practices for air based, liquid based, and hybrid cooling solutions, including hot aisle/cold aisle containment.

Research, evaluate, and develop design approaches for emerging technologies such as direct to chip liquid cooling, immersion cooling interfaces, and CDUs.

Support innovation aligned with increasing IT loads, AI/HPC applications, and next generation thermal density requirements.

Lead or support CFD analysis to optimize airflow, temperature distribution, efficiency, and resilience under normal and failure conditions.

Ensure designs meet or exceed efficiency, availability, and sustainability targets (e.g., PUE and related performance metrics).

Review and challenge global mechanical designs to ensure technical consistency, scalability, and engineering excellence.

Partner with Systems Engineering, Electrical Design, Controls, Product Management, and Sales to ensure alignment from proposal through execution.

Provide senior technical input in customer workshops, design reviews, and technical discussions as a trusted advisor.

Support global pursuits by interpreting customer specifications and proactively mitigating technical risk.

Develop and govern global mechanical design standards, reference architectures, and guidelines for data center applications.

Produce and review technical specifications, reports, and documentation in alignment with international standards (e.g., ASHRAE, CIBSE, OCP).

Mentor mechanical engineers globally and support knowledge transfer to strengthen Eaton s engineering capability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with significant exposure to mission critical facilities and data center environments.

Skills:

• Deep technical expertise in data center mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water plants, pumps, heat exchangers, motors, and BMS integration.
• Strong proficiency with engineering and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CFD platforms.
• Proven capability in program management, change management execution, and governance across global or matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience operating at a global or enterprise level, supporting multi region delivery models.
• Lead clarification and resolution of complex technical, commercial, and execution issues.
• Escalate effectively when required, ensuring speed, transparency, and leadership alignment.
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward chartership.
• Demonstrated experience supporting hyperscale data center customers and global programs.
• Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority in matrixed organizations.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.