Meta
Mechanical, Equipment Strategy Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Const
Meta, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Mechanical, Equipment Strategy Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction
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Base pay range $157,000.00/yr - $218,000.00/yr
The need for the Equipment Strategy Lead arises from the significant growth and complexity in Meta's data center building engineering, design, and construction. Over the past 1.5 years, the number of equipment submittals and SKUs has quadrupled, with over 1,000 SKUs and more than 300 in development. This expansion is driven by the increasing importance of owner furnished equipment (OFE) and is exacerbated by increasing quantity of manufactured owner furnished equipment (MOFE) as Meta's data center program grows and speed of deployment is critical.
Responsibilities
Combine inputs from Engineering, Hardware, & external industry sources to establish ENG tech cooling roadmap
Identify/engage potential vendors
Communicate technical requirements and business value drivers to align vendors to Meta’s business drivers
Establish & maintain register of vendor engagement
Alignment with TSM on existing vendor engagement
Maintain regular cadence of communication. Attend vendor meetings/industry conferences
Accountable for Mechanical/Controls OFE Planning BOM for all new/existing build DC Products Types (F, G, RDS, etc.)
Partner with building block champions on new/existing DC product designs & required OFE
Partner within DEC Demand Planning Team to establish overall demand signal for DEC
Maintain updated demand through monthly planning cycles
Partner with ISCE Demand on O9 Planning Tool
Review/vet proposals from O9. Establish rulesets for supplier allocation based on site conditions/constraints
Align with ISCE CSM on Prepositioning/Purchase Strategies (i.e. LTA, slot lock)
Partner with CSM/GSM to identify supply targets, as required identify/vet/qualify new vendors to enable technical/commercial readiness
Partner with GSM to qualify additional manufacturing locations (new & existing supplier)
Represent Engineering Team in supplier allocation recommendations at SSD
Review materials in advance of leadership presentations
Enable cost intelligence
Should Cost, TCO, Costing Forms
Review & contribute to regular updates of SSRF category plan docs
Partner with Quality Term for services buy-out
Establish repeatable process of service procurement
Establish criteria/testing requirements for FoK Performance Testing & FWT
Establish storage/buffering strategies on LLE equipment
OFE & integrator furnished equipment
Establish partnerships with strategic vendors to enable NetZero value design opportunities
Lead technical evaluation of potential new vendors (VCA) in partnership with IPT
Manage CDD development, status tracking/reporting, & revision control
Manage Vendor Specific Submittal Development, status tracking/reporting, & revision control
Manage EOR Equipment Consultant
Accountable for Site Specific BOM Review (OFE Vendor/Quantities)
Manage End to End Change Management (OFE Submittal)
Review/Adjudicate technical commentary from DCIS
Managing tooling to measure KPI for OFE vendor submittal performance
Represent Engineering Team in supplier EB/EBRs
Input engineering/technical score into overall BR
Collaborate with ICSE on supplier segmentation
Identify strategic/growth suppliers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
Applicable Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
7+ years of experience with program/project management
Experience working simultaneously on multiple projects, in a team or independently
Effective organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated experience establishing working relationships and resolving interpersonal conflicts
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Datacenter/Critical Facilities experience
About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at
accommodations-ext@fb.com .
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Base pay range $157,000.00/yr - $218,000.00/yr
The need for the Equipment Strategy Lead arises from the significant growth and complexity in Meta's data center building engineering, design, and construction. Over the past 1.5 years, the number of equipment submittals and SKUs has quadrupled, with over 1,000 SKUs and more than 300 in development. This expansion is driven by the increasing importance of owner furnished equipment (OFE) and is exacerbated by increasing quantity of manufactured owner furnished equipment (MOFE) as Meta's data center program grows and speed of deployment is critical.
Responsibilities
Combine inputs from Engineering, Hardware, & external industry sources to establish ENG tech cooling roadmap
Identify/engage potential vendors
Communicate technical requirements and business value drivers to align vendors to Meta’s business drivers
Establish & maintain register of vendor engagement
Alignment with TSM on existing vendor engagement
Maintain regular cadence of communication. Attend vendor meetings/industry conferences
Accountable for Mechanical/Controls OFE Planning BOM for all new/existing build DC Products Types (F, G, RDS, etc.)
Partner with building block champions on new/existing DC product designs & required OFE
Partner within DEC Demand Planning Team to establish overall demand signal for DEC
Maintain updated demand through monthly planning cycles
Partner with ISCE Demand on O9 Planning Tool
Review/vet proposals from O9. Establish rulesets for supplier allocation based on site conditions/constraints
Align with ISCE CSM on Prepositioning/Purchase Strategies (i.e. LTA, slot lock)
Partner with CSM/GSM to identify supply targets, as required identify/vet/qualify new vendors to enable technical/commercial readiness
Partner with GSM to qualify additional manufacturing locations (new & existing supplier)
Represent Engineering Team in supplier allocation recommendations at SSD
Review materials in advance of leadership presentations
Enable cost intelligence
Should Cost, TCO, Costing Forms
Review & contribute to regular updates of SSRF category plan docs
Partner with Quality Term for services buy-out
Establish repeatable process of service procurement
Establish criteria/testing requirements for FoK Performance Testing & FWT
Establish storage/buffering strategies on LLE equipment
OFE & integrator furnished equipment
Establish partnerships with strategic vendors to enable NetZero value design opportunities
Lead technical evaluation of potential new vendors (VCA) in partnership with IPT
Manage CDD development, status tracking/reporting, & revision control
Manage Vendor Specific Submittal Development, status tracking/reporting, & revision control
Manage EOR Equipment Consultant
Accountable for Site Specific BOM Review (OFE Vendor/Quantities)
Manage End to End Change Management (OFE Submittal)
Review/Adjudicate technical commentary from DCIS
Managing tooling to measure KPI for OFE vendor submittal performance
Represent Engineering Team in supplier EB/EBRs
Input engineering/technical score into overall BR
Collaborate with ICSE on supplier segmentation
Identify strategic/growth suppliers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
Applicable Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
7+ years of experience with program/project management
Experience working simultaneously on multiple projects, in a team or independently
Effective organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated experience establishing working relationships and resolving interpersonal conflicts
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Datacenter/Critical Facilities experience
About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at
accommodations-ext@fb.com .
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