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Form of workMeta is seeking a Data Center Electrical R&D Engineer experienced in the design and operations of critical facilities to become part of our Technical Strategy R&D team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates with efficient ease. Building and operating data centers the "right" way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity availability and capital conservatism. The Meta Data Center Engineering team endeavors to be the benchmark of innovation for the data center industry and improve reliability, safety, and efficiency through innovative solutions, enabling Infrastructure teams to excel in achieving their goals.
- Develop concepts for new data center infrastructure solutions focused on electrical power system technologies to reduce cost, improve reliability, efficiency, and speed to market
- Initiate and lead research projects comprising proof of concept studies, prototyping and pilot deployments to evaluate the technical benefits and feasibility of various electrical power solutions for deployment within data center environment
- Lead technical scope of all phases of Research and Development (R&D) life cycle - design requirements and risks, design development, verification and validation testing, design reviews and approvals, technical documentation, patents and publications
- Drive required cross-functional collaboration with other Meta teams including Design, Sourcing, Hardware Engineering, Network Engineering, Automation and Controls, Construction, and Facilities Operations
- Develop strong research collaborations with data center peers, vendors, academia, and government organizations to remain current on industry trends while influencing technology development
- Evaluate new electrical power system technologies and collaborate with cross functional teams to transform those innovations to manufactured equipment.
- Ability to travel internationally to data center sites and meetings with vendors and industry partners
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum ten (10) years of hands-on R&D experience in mission critical electrical power components and systems including concept formulation, detailed design, modeling/simulation, prototyping, verification/validation testing and deployment for sustained operations.
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge of data center electrical systems design and operation: high voltage distribution (substation) design, medium and low voltage distribution, backup power (generators), energy storage systems
- Experience in electrical power simulation software - e.g. ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink power systems toolboxes
- Experience with electric power industry standards, building codes and safety standards including NEC, NETA, ANSI, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL, UFC and UBC
- Experience in scoping and managing research projects using systematic R&D life cycle - requirements, risks, verification/validation plans, design and business reviews
- Experience in troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Effective presentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering - MS, PhD
- Professional Engineer registration
- Experience in electrical power systems reliability modeling, statistical analyses, and data science techniques
- Familiarity with cost estimating methodologies to establish business cases for R&D projects - e.g. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), ROI, etc.
- Design and operation experience with large and complex data center power and associated control systems
- Working knowledge of the data center technology stack: computer, network, storage, and software architectures
- Design and operation experience with large and complex data centers, including campus systems
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.
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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.
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.
