Thermal Systems Lead Engineer - Mechanical Loop
$95,700–$199,300 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead the development of multi-generational system roadmaps for mechanical loops in AI data centers, focusing on chillers, dry-coolers, thermal storage, and heat rejection equipment. Serve as an internal expert on advanced cooling technologies to translate customer requirements into detailed technical specifications for equipment and controls teams. Drive innovation by evaluating new cooling components for system reference designs and collaborate with partners like NVIDIA to meet future chip architecture requirements. Set and achieve sustainability targets for mechanical systems while coaching junior engineers and representing the company in industry standards bodies. Overnight travel of 5–15% and some international travel is possible.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience, with relevant current focus on thermal system management on data center cooling
- Proven experience in designing mechanical cooling systems for mission critical facilities, preferably data centers
- In-depth knowledge of chiller plants, pumping systems, cooling towers, and air handling systems
- Engineering background in data center/high-tech design
- Ability to speak and write in English
- Able to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Overnight travel 5 – 15% depending on assigned projects
- some international travel is possible
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with PLC controls
- Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution
- Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems
- Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background
- Strong technical skills with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
- Technically creative yet grounded in real world feasibility
- Able to perform thorough and objective analysis
- Able to collaborate with and influence others
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Willing and able to transfer knowledge to other groups
- Good stand-up skills in front of customers and the field sales force
- Polished and professional, particularly with customers and in professional societies
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Can effectively identify key ideas and develop organized content to share those ideas across a diverse stakeholder group
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