Data Center Facility Thermal Design Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$145,680–$218,520 / yr
Posted
77 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jun 26, 2027

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Data Center Facility Thermal Design Engineer

The Data Center Facility Thermal Design Engineer leads the end-to-end design, construction consultation, and operational readiness of customer data center environments to ensure resilient, efficient, and scalable infrastructure. This role involves architecting and optimizing cooling systems such as CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, and liquid cooling while managing airflow and thermal redundancy strategies. The engineer manages construction projects, coordinates with vendors for equipment installation, and oversees commissioning processes. Day-to-day tasks include writing guidelines for rack installation, power provisioning, and structured cabling, alongside maintaining MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs. The role requires expertise in electrical and mechanical systems to support high-density compute and AI cluster deployments. Key technical competencies include proficiency in thermal performance monitoring, root-cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with ASHRAE and Uptime Institute standards for mission-critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Architect and optimize data center cooling systems including liquid cooling, airflow management, and thermal redundancy strategies.
  • Lead the end-to-end design, construction consultation, and operational readiness of mission-critical data center infrastructure.
  • Manage coordination between electrical, mechanical, and networking contractors to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Develop technical specifications for rack installation, power provisioning, structured cabling, and equipment lifecycle management.
  • Create and maintain critical documentation including MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, and detailed facility drawings.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for issues identified during cluster deployments or operations.
  • Write functional specifications, design-verification plans, and procedures to validate infrastructure performance.
  • Establish and refine facility design standards for high-density compute and AI cluster builds.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • Advanced degrees in relevant disciplines are beneficial for complex facility design and infrastructure planning.
  • Expertise in electrical and mechanical systems including power, cooling, and networking.
  • Experience with data center cooling systems such as CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and liquid cooling.
  • Proficiency in commissioning, construction coordination, and vendor management.
  • Ability to develop technical documentation including MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, and facility drawings.
  • Knowledge of ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and applicable electrical/mechanical codes.
  • Experience with high-density compute and AI cluster deployments.

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