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Design Engineer

Japan HQ - Tokyo
Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Japan’s (APJ) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?
 
AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.
Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APJ region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…
 
Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot 

As the Design Engineer, you will report to the Director, Design, based in Tokyo and work closely with the rest of the Technology team, making your mark in a number of ways: 

  • Developing high level space planning and engineering solutions for potential new developments (feasibility planning) 
  • Defining MEP solutions for Japan (and other regions as required) 

Accelerate your learning of world best practices to get way ahead of the standard legacy design & fast track your career! 

Your Day to Day 

  • Produce consultant briefs in order to develop designs from feasibility stage through concept, schematic and detailed design stages, ensuring continuity of design philosophy and approach. 
  • Manage consultants and design teams during the different phases of design development. 
  • Ensure quality assurance and design checks are undertaken on the consultants' design documentation. 
  • Coordinate technical aspects of direct procured equipment and facilitate alignment with the design team. 
  • Develop innovative, customer focused MEP designs. 
  • Provide guidance in commissioning processes & attend factory & IST testing occasionally when required. 
  • Engage with customers on their technical solutions. 
  • Undertake research to develop & present strategic technical recommendations to key stakeholders. 

Requirements 

  • 3+ years of experience in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design 
  • Fluent in English and Japanese (reading, writing, and presentation ability)  
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or relevant experience in product design or commissioning 
  • Project lifecycle experience within the Japanese construction industry is a must 
  • Incredibly flexible and forward-thinking as you must be ready for a continuous change of directions 
  • Willing to make decisions and be accountable for them 
  • Excel at communication; you can deliver effective presentations on data centre design to customers, peers and management 
  • Good leadership acumen to lead multi-disciplinary teams 
The AirTrunk Culture 
 
Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.
 
The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.
 
Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.
Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.
 
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