Mechanical Engineering (Cooling specialism)- Mission Critical

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Netherlands team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure, delivering engineering excellence across operational facilities, infrastructure upgrades and new projects while helping shape the future of digital infrastructure. Excellent spoken and written English is required with a preference for the Dutch language.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across a broad range of mechanical systems, supporting the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of critical infrastructure within our data centres.

You will work closely with operations, construction, project management and engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable solutions that support our customers and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, design reviews and engineering expertise across cooling systems, HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, liquid cooling technologies, water treatment, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Assess existing mechanical infrastructure and support maintenance, refurbishment and end-of-life replacement programmes.
• Develop scopes of work, technical documentation, engineering designs and project deliverables.
• Support engineering projects from concept and planning through implementation, testing and operational handover.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of engineering initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks while maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental and engineering standards.
• Drive optimisation projects that improve efficiency, reliability, sustainability and overall data centre performance.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and infrastructure testing activities.
• Champion Equinix's strong safety culture and commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications & Background

• Proven experience across mechanical system design (particularly HVAC, chilled water and cooling solutions), operations, maintenance and project delivery.
• Experience within data centres or other mission-critical environments is highly desirable.
• We also welcome candidates from adjacent industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, transport infrastructure and other complex engineering environments.
• Experience gained within a mechanical engineering consultancy, engineering design practice, contractor, commissioning organisation or end-user/operator environment is highly valued.
• Candidates with consultancy backgrounds who are looking to apply their expertise within a live operational environment are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, industry standards and best practices.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Equinix?

At Equinix, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's leading engineers while supporting technologies that power the world's digital economy.

Language Requirements

Dutch language skills are preferred but not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who can communicate effectively in English and are excited by the opportunity to work within a diverse, international team.

What we offer!

• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• An opportunity to learn and in a supportive environment!
• 27 days of leave with the option to purchase 3 additional days
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
• Subsidised lunch provided on location (voluntary opt in)
• Comprehensive support for personal development and growth, both in terms of time and financial resources

Whether you're an experienced data centre engineer, a mechanical engineering professional from another mission-critical environment, or an engineering consultant looking to move closer to operations and project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.