Sr. Director, Cooling & Chiller Systems
$150,000–$200,000 year
HybridPlano, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute the cooling systems product strategy for DCEM America, leading development of Centrifugal Chillers, Modular Chiller Plants, and Coolant Distribution Units for data center and energy management applications. Oversee system-level design, integration, and optimization while establishing engineering capabilities and standards aligned with global MHI frameworks. Manage multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, thermal, and controls domains to drive the technical roadmap for next-generation liquid cooling technologies. Ensure compliance with North American regulatory requirements and lead product localization efforts. This role reports to the General Manager of DCEM America and involves 25–40% travel. Candidates must have at least 17 years of experience in HVAC or thermal systems with 7 years in senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- B.A. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related engineering field
- Minimum of seventeen (17) years of experience in HVAC, cooling systems, thermal systems, or related industrial engineering fields
- at least seven (7) years in senior leadership roles
- Extensive experience in design and development of large-scale cooling systems, including/or thermal systems for mission-critical applications
- Experience with North American certification processes (UL, ETL, NRTL) for HVAC or industrial equipment
- Experience in data center cooling systems, including modular cooling plants or large centrifugal chillers
- Strong knowledge of North American codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks applicable to HVAC and industrial cooling systems
- Proven experience in leading complex system development programs from concept through commercialization
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead engineering organizations and manage cross-functional teams
- Strong technical expertise in system integration, thermodynamics, and cooling system design
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
- Experience working with global teams and cross-regional collaboration
- Proficiency with engineering and business tools (CAD, simulation tools, MS Office, PLM systems)
- 25–40% travel (domestic and occasional international)
- Standard Monday through Friday work week; additional hours as required based on business needs
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate; occasional visits to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customer project locations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with liquid cooling technologies and CDU systems
- Experience in global organizations and cross-cultural collaboration (Japan–U.S. experience preferred)
- Familiarity with digital engineering tools, simulation, and optimization platforms
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