Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Apple
Other Engineering, Design
Garland, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something, you’ll add something. Our Data Center Engineering team responsible for evaluating new technologies of IT servers, Data Center Infrastructure devices and systems. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to drive analysis, evaluation and collaboration of servers, data center cooling and electrical Infrastructure components, systems and equipment. We are looking for a team oriented, innovative, logical mindset, forward-thinking, self-confident, experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
As an Apple Mechanical Engineer, you will drive the evaluation of wide variety of devices, equipment and systems in our focused lab environments and in our data centers. The key objective is to innovate or refine our test environments, evaluate and characterize systems, root cause failure analysis, with the goal of improving a concept, product, service, methods and procedures.
- Deploy new evaluation environments, ensure the stability of fixtures and systems for new technologies
- Review and support project requirements Understand risks, effort and schedule
- Observe transportation and vibration analysis to better understand setup and how to record and interpret results
- Create or manipulate CAD 3D models for use with CFD, FEA, or other modeling and simulation tools
- Correlate lab data to model results, and collaborate findings to cross functional teams
- Conduct design validation of device or system to requirements, analyze and collaborate results across Apple development groups
- Contribute to our global body of knowledge and drive a cycle of continuous improvement at a global scale
- Support Data Center Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance / troubleshooting support, and procedure review for both mechanical and electrical issues
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or in a related similar field or equivalent work expereince
- Prior experience on Mechanical 2D and/or 3D modeling tools and analysis methods such as CFD, FEA, stress, strain, vibration analysis, thermal, fluid flow, or failure analysis
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with emphasis on Data Center Operation and engineering
- Demonstrated excellence in problem solving skills
- Demonstrated interest in researching, understanding and explaining complex systems in clear and concise language
- A thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of a thermal design
- Strong modeling skills, modeling techniques with experience accurately capturing complex details, and understanding of machine shop processes
- Experience with CFD analysis tools such as 6 Sigma, ICEPAK, etc…
- Understanding of data center infrastructure operation and cooling solutions
- Proficient with Excel, Numbers, or equivalent to organize, analyze, and visualize data
- Self-starter, self-driven, and able to lead other team members
- Understanding of electrical engineering experience is a plus
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