Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CoolIT Systems, Inc. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Mechanical Laboratory Technician to assemble prototypes and fixtures for pre‑compliance testing and support the in‑house hydronic cooling lab.

Reporting to the Liquid Lab Team Lead, you will maintain chillers, cooling towers and thermal chambers, prepare prototypes for testing, and contribute to safe, high‑quality lab operations in a fast‑paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in prototyping, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC/Refrigeration or machining.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototypes using off-the-shelf, pre-designed and custom-made parts based on the engineer’s specifications.
• Prepare prototypes for testing incl. disassembling, assembling, wiring, filling with coolant, etc.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for in-house built equipment on the design and component selection stage, sourcing major components, assembling, testing and startup.
• Maintain large infrastructure equipment including but not limited to: chillers, cooling towers, thermal chambers, etc.
• Support other activities around the lab when needed.
• Maintain safe work practices by adhering to company safety policies.

Skills

Prototyping

Hydronics

HVAC/Refrigeration

Machining

Job description

Mechanical Laboratory Technician

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Role:

CoolIT Systems, Inc. is hiring a full time Mechanical Laboratory Technician to assist in everyday activities of CoolIT’s Liquid Lab. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to assembling prototypes and fixtures for pre-compliance and compliance testing, actively participating on all stages when it comes to in-house built hydronic equipment, maintenance and repairs for large equipment (chillers, colling towers, thermal chambers, etc), supporting other activities around the lab while maintaining company safety and quality expectations.

Reporting to the Liquid Lab Team Lead, this is an excellent opportunity for an individual who takes ownership, is a team player, looks for interesting custom projects and wants to contribute to the future of scalable computer cooling solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble prototypes using off the shelf, pre-designed and custom-made parts based on the engineer’s specifications. This can include sketch-level design, building or locally sourcing custom parts on-the-go to meet prototype assembling deadlines and functionality levels.
• Prepare prototypes for testing incl. disassembling, assembling, wiring, filling with coolant, etc.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for in-house built equipment on the design and component selection stage, sourcing major components, assembling, testing and startup.
• Maintain large infrastructure equipment including but not limited to: chillers, colling towers, thermal chambers, etc.
• Support other activities around the lab when needed.
• Maintain safe work practices by adhering to company safety policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in prototyping, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC/Refrigeration or machining.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in lab, R&D, or light manufacturing/assembly environments.
• Reach truck and sit down forklift certification.

Skills:

• Resourceful problem-solver with a proven ability to think creatively and tackle complex, unconventional challenges.
• Skilled at identifying and implementing quick, effective, and cost-efficient solutions in dynamic environments.
• Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
• Thrives in fast-paced technology environments with evolving priorities and changing requirements.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and collaborative team spirit.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on workload, deadlines, and business objectives.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT’s rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.