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Mechanical Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations

United States, Menlo Park Employment contract 90000.00 - 134000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Meta is seeking a data center Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our systems operate to meet the demands of our customers. The Mechanical SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for being the mechanical system technical operations expert. You will need to have a broad understanding of mechanical system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The Mechanical Subject Matter Expert will be experienced in a range of technologies such as chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, emergency diesel generators, fire suppression systems, and have a working knowledge of building automation systems and electrical distribution.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as an onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
  • Support cross-functional collaboration, including all local and global partners
  • Contribute to the mechanical safety program for the site
  • Plan, resource, author, or approve work procedures to cover mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing and mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
  • Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment
  • Oversee mechanical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
  • Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity
  • Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in the area of expertise
  • Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross-functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes to include mechanical, fire & life safety, water equipment, systems, and procedures
  • Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work
  • Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global mechanical system design improvements
  • Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, and similar activities

Requirements

  • 6+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience
  • Bachelor's degree or trade certification in related field plus 2+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 6+ years mechanical industry experience
  • Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
  • Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles
  • Theoretical and practical understanding of mechanical equipment and systems, with expertise in mechanical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
  • Working knowledge of electrical, control and fire/life safety systems
  • Experience in interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Experience in critical environments
  • Significant experience in comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

Nice to have

  • Experience in a data center industry
  • Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
  • Familiarity with ASHRAE standards
  • Trade certification or state license in Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

What we offer

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
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