Capacity Engineer (CFD Team)

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary:

CFD engineers use software platforms (6Sigma) to create digital representations of real-world problems. They then run simulations on these models to predict how different variables will affect outcomes. This allows them to test new designs or identify areas for improvement before they are ever built.

Responsibilities

• Simulations of single and multi-storey complex data centres

• Modelling different scenarios or changes and seeing how they affect the cooling effectiveness under normal working conditions and during failure scenarios

• CFD Modelling of high- and low-density cabinets, under-floor ventilation systems, racks, servers, PDU's, CRAC's, fans and diffusers

• Prepare technical reports, specifications, detailed briefs

• Liaise with the Mechanical and PH Engineers and ensure an integrated solution is adopted

• Contribute to project and client meetings

• Promote machine learning and automation wherever possible

• You'll enjoy working on large scale (ie 5,000 servers or 10,000 square feet) and use your passion for Building Physics and CFD to your full potential.

• Working on global projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

• CFD knowledge ideally 6-Sigma

• Reporting knowledge (Excel, desired Power-Bi, ideally: Tableau)

• Technical Writer skills desired

• Analytical Background

• "Flexibility that focus/working time for different supporting task can change"

• Previous team leadership experience (desired not compulsory)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Windsor, U.K.

Job ID: Equinix-489887033

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-12T18:37:57