Lead Mechanical Engineer, CDU Cooling (NPI)

Ecolab; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & flex days

Benefits from day one

Casual dress

RRSP contributions

Professional development allowance

Leading cooling technology projects

Job summary

CoolIT Systems, an Ecolab company, is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead NPI development of coolant distribution units for data center cooling. You will drive design from concept through production, focusing on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks, and experience with high-volume production, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a product design role.
• Experience designing components and assemblies for high-volume production.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and cooling system design principles.
• Knowledge of process piping, P&IDs, HVAC systems, and fluid transfer systems.
• Experience with pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and sensor selection, testing, and validation.
• Familiarity with NPI, PLM, PDM, and engineering change management processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI development of CDUs from concept through production launch.
• Drive design activities including feasibility studies, prototyping, testing, validation, certification, and manufacturing readiness.
• Design and develop CDU systems and components focusing on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Build and evaluate thermal, hydraulic, and integrated assembly prototypes.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet market and customer requirements.
• Create engineering drawings, technical reports, design reviews, and product documentation.
• Support product certification activities, including UL compliance requirements.
• Continuously improve product performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support engineering best practices and change management processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM/PDM

CFD software

Job description

CoolIT Systems, an Ecolab company, is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead NPI development of coolant distribution units for data center cooling. You will drive design from concept through production, focusing on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks, and experience with high-volume production, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.