Global Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Segment (63656)

1) Global Technical Leadership & Design Authority

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.

2) Advanced Cooling Strategies & Innovation

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.

3) Performance Optimization & Engineering Excellence

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.

4) Cross‑Functional & Customer Engagement

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.

5) Standards, Documentation & Knowledge Leadership

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.