Facilities Mechanical and Controls Engineer – Data Center

Intel Corporation

Facilities Mechanical and Controls Engineer at Intel ensuring the reliability of mechanical and HVAC systems. Overseeing operations and collaborating with engineering teams in advanced laboratory environments.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,730 - $198,820 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the availability, reliability, and maintenance of mechanical and HVAC systems critical to supporting data centers, labs, and facility operations
Support daily efforts to achieve safety, reliability, and environmental compliance objectives
Design and analyze mechanical systems and equipment, troubleshoot systemic issues, and provide evaluation, recommendations, and solutions
Develop engineering scopes of work for mechanical projects, conduct feasibility studies, and review and evaluate designs
Oversee industrial instrumentation and automation systems for maintenance and troubleshooting
Ensure all work adheres to relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards
Conduct root cause failure analysis and manage long-term improvement initiatives
Act as a partner to business units providing engineering solutions for equipment and systems
Develop and execute a systems roadmap and asset replacement strategy
Guide and mentor other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
3+ years of field experience with mechanical systems - such as HVAC, fans, boilers, chillers, pumps, piping, valves, etc.
Control systems experience (instrumentation, PLCs, etc.)
3+ years’ experience supporting data centers and/or advanced laboratories (preferred)
Proven track record of mentoring and leading technical teams within critical environments or large-scale facilities
Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve immediate and systemic issues with technical equipment
Experience utilizing troubleshooting techniques and interpreting PandIDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Stock options
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical systemsHVACindustrial instrumentationautomation systemstroubleshootingroot cause failure analysisPiping and Instrumentation Diagramscontrol systemsfeasibility studiesengineering design

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproject managementstrategic planningadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering