Operations Engineer - Liquid Cooling

Celestica; Canada; On-site; USD 56,972 - 85,458; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Operations Staff Engineer specializing in liquid cooling to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing cutting-edge datacenter cooling solutions, requiring a deep understanding of both enclosed and facility-based cooling systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific cooling requirements. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of datacenter technologies. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and customer satisfaction, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cooling system design with a focus on liquid cooling.
• Experience with Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized cooling solutions based on customer requirements.
• Coordinate technical aspects for new customer-specific projects.

Skills

Liquid Cooling Technology

Cooling System Design

Project Management

Technical Presentation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Certifications in Engineering

HVAC Certifications

Tools

CAD Software

Thermal Simulation Models

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced customer facing Senior Operations Staff Engineer - Liquid Cooling to join our team focused on datacenter liquid cooling design and implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in liquid cooling technology used in datacenter design and buildout. This role requires expertise in both enclosed and facility-based cooling systems, as well as experience with current Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) technologies. Experience with L11+ rack design and liquid cooled datacenter design is essential.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Understand the customer’s technical roadmap and identifying and managing all new customer-specific projects.
• Collaborate with customers and supplier partners to understand the specific cooling requirements to develop customized solutions.
• Work with each manufacturing location to coordinate technical aspects for all new customer-specific process development projects.
• Develop the scope of all technical work, coordinate the team, direct work assignments and assist with problem resolution related to the customer’s product(s) from product conception to product obsolescence.
• Work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of cooling solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Identify customer site service requirements to enable the development and presentation of integrated solutions for life cycle support.
• Subject Matter Expert in liquid cooled Level 11+ rack integration and installation into datacenter environments.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and training sessions to customers and internal teams.
• Responsible for the best practice standard development, participate in Industry organizations for developing the standards and provide training and application support globally.

Technical Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cooling system design and implementation, with a focus on single-phase datacenter liquid cooled solutions.
• Proven experience in a liquid cooled environment, with a strong understanding of cooling processes and requirements.
• Familiarity with enclosed and facility-based cooling systems.
• Experience with one or more current Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) technologies.
• Knowledge of L6 through L10 system assembly and L11+ rack design and implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for internal and external customers, addressing concerns and presenting solutions.
• Conduct technical reviews, process demonstrations, and progress presentations tailored to customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and ongoing business success.

Program Management

• Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects involving other functions as required.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and production, to achieve program objectives.

Leadership

• Mentor and lead peer engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject-matter expert, guiding teams in adopting best practices in electronics manufacturing.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• 25-50% travel including international.

Typical Experience

• 10+ years of experience in datacenter cooling technologies with minimum 5 years in liquid cooling.

Typical Education

• Professional certifications in Engineering, HVAC.
• Experience with CAD software and thermal simulation models.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing