Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. In July 2024, 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.

Eaton's Global Data Center Segment is focused on helping data centers realize real business benefits today while optimizing their operations for the future. With the rise of big data, edge computing and cloud, data centers are under pressure to be more high-performing, sustainable and cost-effective than ever, without compromising resilience or security. At the same time, new opportunities and revenue streams require faster speed-to-market. With our digital intelligence, world-class cyber-secure products and services, reliable, compatible solutions and engineering expertise, we help data centers realize real business benefits today while optimizing their operations for the future.

Within this segment, Eaton has an opening for a Global Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Center Segment. The role serves as the senior technical authority and thought leader for mechanical and thermal infrastructure design across Eaton's global data center portfolio. This role shapes cooling and thermal management strategies for hyperscale and enterprise data centers, ensuring scalable, resilient, and energyefficient solutions aligned to Eaton's global technology roadmap. The position provides endtoend technical leadership from earlystage concept development through detailed design, validation, and commissioning, working closely with global engineering teams, customers, consultants, and strategic partners.

What You'll Do

Global Technical Leadership & Design Authority

Act as the global technical authority for mechanical and thermal systems within Eaton's Data Center Segment.

Lead the design, validation, and review of advanced data center cooling architectures using Eaton and thirdparty technologies.

Provide expert guidance on whitespace design, central plant systems, AHUs, fan wall systems, and sitewide water and heat rejection infrastructure.

Advanced Cooling Strategies & Innovation

Define and promote global best practices for airbased, liquidbased, and hybrid cooling solutions, including hot aisle/cold aisle containment.

Research, evaluate, and develop design approaches for emerging technologies such as directtochip liquid cooling, immersion cooling interfaces, and CDUs.

Support innovation aligned with increasing IT loads, AI/HPC applications, and nextgeneration thermal density requirements.

Performance Optimization & Engineering Excellence

Lead or support CFD analysis to optimize airflow, temperature distribution, efficiency, and resilience under normal and failure conditions.

Ensure designs meet or exceed efficiency, availability, and sustainability targets (e.g., PUE and related performance metrics).

Review and challenge global mechanical designs to ensure technical consistency, scalability, and engineering excellence.

CrossFunctional & Customer Engagement

Partner with Systems Engineering, Electrical Design, Controls, Product Management, and Sales to ensure alignment from proposal through execution.

Provide senior technical input in customer workshops, design reviews, and technical discussions as a trusted advisor.

Support global pursuits by interpreting customer specifications and proactively mitigating technical risk.

Standards, Documentation & Knowledge Leadership

Develop and govern global mechanical design standards, reference architectures, and guidelines for data center applications.

Produce and review technical specifications, reports, and documentation in alignment with international standards (e.g., ASHRAE, CIBSE, OCP).

Mentor mechanical engineers globally and support knowledge transfer to strengthen Eaton's engineering capability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with significant exposure to missioncritical facilities and data center environments.

Skills

Deep technical expertise in data center mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water plants, pumps, heat exchangers, motors, and BMS integration.
Strong proficiency with engineering and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CFD platforms.
Proven capability in program management, change management execution, and governance across global or matrixed organizations.
Proven experience operating at a global or enterprise level, supporting multiregion delivery models.
Lead clarification and resolution of complex technical, commercial, and execution issues.
Escalate effectively when required, ensuring speed, transparency, and leadership alignment.
Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward chartership.
Demonstrated experience supporting hyperscale data center customers and global programs.
Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority in matrixed organizations.
Ability to travel internationally as required.

What We Offer You

Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model

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.

Global Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Segment