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1 Point System

3D Mechanical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

Position : 3D Mechanical Design Engineer * Location: Austin, TX * D Design Engineer - Liquid-Cooled Data Center Infrastructure A leading technology company is seeking a 3D Design Engineer to support ...

Larson Engineering

Design Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and ... Utilization of AutoCAD and other 3D design programs to produce construction documents. * Performing ...

Rise Technical

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hialeah, FL · On-site

$68K - $93K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer Hileah, Miami, Florida $80,000 - $95,000 + Career Progression ... 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD • Work closely with the R&D ...

PD Instore

3D Design Intern

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

The Designer collaborates with the design team, account directors, and engineers to complete ... Experienced in 3D Studio Max / Keyshot / Unreal Engine * Retail industry experience preferred ...

Larson Engineering

Design Engineer - Mechanical

Norcross, GA · On-site

$70K - $94K/yr

Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and ... Utilization of AutoCAD and other 3D design programs to produce construction documents. * Performing ...

Larson Engineering

Design Engineer - Mechanical

Norcross, GA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and ... Utilization of AutoCAD and other 3D design programs to produce construction documents. * Performing ...

EJES, Inc.

Senior Civil Engineer

Houston, TX

$95K - $110K/yr

If you are a proficient AutoCAD Civil 3D Design Engineer with an aspiration to be a part of solving the complex infrastructure problems that we face and want to help create the framework for how we ...

PD Instore

3D Design Intern

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

The Designer collaborates with the design team, account directors, and engineers to complete ... Experienced in 3D Studio Max / Keyshot / Unreal Engine * Retail industry experience preferred ...

Brightpath Associates LLC

Design Engineer

Snow Hill, NC · On-site

Engineering documents, Solidworks, PDM § SolidWorks § GD&T § Strong 3D design skills § Strong drawing skills § Product development § Automotive § Basic dimensioning Ability to read drawings § ...

Chromalox

Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Reporting to the Manager of Design Engineering, you will be responsible for designing and ... Solid Modeling and 3D Design in Inventor and Vault PDM are preferred. * Familiarity with ...

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A 3D Design Engineer typically needs a degree in engineering or industrial design and strong skills in CAD software, 3D modeling, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA, and relevant certifications like Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), are highly valuable. Attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication are standout soft skills for collaborating across design and engineering teams. These competencies are crucial for creating accurate, innovative designs and ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing processes.

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A 3D Design Engineer is responsible for creating and developing 3D models, drawings, and prototypes for products, components, or structures using specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software. They work closely with engineers, designers, and manufacturers to ensure designs meet technical and functional requirements. Their role includes optimizing designs for manufacturing, performing simulations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. 3D Design Engineers are commonly employed in industries such as automotive, aerospace, architecture, and consumer products.

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3D Mechanical Design Engineer

3D Mechanical Design Engineer

1 Point System

Austin, TX • On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position: 3D Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location: Austin, TX
  • D Design Engineer – Liquid-Cooled Data Center Infrastructure

A leading technology company is seeking a 3D Design Engineer to support the mechanical architecture and development of next-generation liquid-cooled data center infrastructure. This role will own mechanical design solutions from concept through deployment, including 3D modeling, simulation, documentation, and system integration at both the server rack and data hall level.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in advanced CAD design, liquid cooling systems, data center infrastructure, and mechanical simulation. This engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, electrical, and facilities teams to design highly optimized systems supporting advanced computing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end mechanical design of complex 3D assemblies including rack structures, brackets, rails, adapters, cooling manifolds, and fluid connectors.
  • Design and optimize liquid cooling solutions, including CDMs, manifolds, connectors, and thermal management systems.
  • Integrate mechanical designs with electrical components including power shelves, BBUs, busbars, and related hardware.
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D fabrication drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
  • Perform design validation using CFD, FEA, and digital-twin simulation workflows.
  • Partner with hardware, electrical, and facilities engineering teams to deliver fully integrated data center solutions.
  • Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards including OCP, ASHRAE, and EIA.
  • Improve engineering workflows using AI-assisted tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar technologies to optimize design processes and automation.
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Support rapid prototyping through 3D printing and other fabrication methods.
  • Evaluate mechanical components, materials, and vendors to meet performance and reliability requirements.
  • Develop and improve simulation workflows, design templates, and documentation standards.
  • Provide technical leadership on emerging cooling technologies and next-generation data center architectures.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in mechanical design for data centers, HPC, AI infrastructure, or other high-performance computing environments.
  • Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent.
  • Experience designing complex mechanical assemblies and systems.
  • Strong understanding of liquid cooling architectures, thermal management, manifolds, connectors, and cooling loops.
  • Experience with CFD and FEA simulation tools for thermal and structural validation.
  • Knowledge of data center standards including OCP, ASHRAE, and EIA.
  • Experience integrating high-power electrical components such as busbars, power shelves, and BBUs.
  • Ability to create and utilize digital-twin models for system-level simulation.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping, thermal validation testing, and design iteration.
  • Familiarity with BIM/Revit for large-scale facility integration is a plus.
  • Experience delivering mechanical designs from concept through production/deployment.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting hyperscale data centers or AI-focused computing infrastructure.
  • Background in rack-level thermal optimization or modular cooling solutions.
  • Experience with advanced simulation environments such as Cadence Reality DC, Future Facilities, or similar platforms.
  • Strong technical communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts.

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