Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre Segment

About This Role

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. Last July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Eaton Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

As a Mechanical Engineer Lead specializing in Data Centres at Eaton, you will be a key technical expert in the design, development, and application of cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects. You will drive innovation in thermal management strategies, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and scalability for our clients. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, clients, and consultants to deliver world-class solutions from concept to commissioning.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of innovative data center cooling solutions utilizing the full Eaton portfolio and third-party equipment.
• Provide technical leadership in mechanical design aspects, including Whitespace design, chiller plants, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Wall Units, and facility water systems.
• Develop and implement advanced cooling strategies, including hot/cold aisle containment, air, liquid, and hybrid systems.
• Research, evaluate, and design solutions using emerging technologies such as direct-to-chip liquid cooling and Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs).
• Conduct and/or support Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis to optimize airflow and thermal performance, ensuring PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) targets are met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers and sales teams to ensure technical quality in quotations, interpret customer specifications, and ensure successful project execution and handover.
• Act as a subject matter expert in client-facing meetings, building trusted relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, and end-users to promote Eaton solutions.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, specifications, and reports, ensuring all designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, CIBSE, OCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• A minimum of 5–10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, with at least 3-5 years specifically focused on data center or mission-critical projects.

Skills

• Chartered Engineer status or active progression towards chartership is highly desirable.
• Deep technical knowledge of data center power and cooling architectures, including HVAC, chilled water systems, pumps, motors, and BMS (Building Management Systems) controls.
• Experience with design and simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD tool experience highly desirable).
• Effective communicator and team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent in English.

Living and Working in Dubai *Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!* We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.