Prototyping Specialist

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CoolIT, An Ecolab Company, is seeking a full-time Prototyping Specialist to develop next-generation liquid cooling prototypes. You'll fabricate parts using CNC mills, lathes, waterjets, and 3D printers, review drawings, and coordinate with the requester and project stakeholders.

Reporting to the Prototyping Team Lead, this hands-on role requires experience in prototypes or R&D, knowledge of HAAS/Mazak mills, and a strong eye for tolerances. Calgary-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Machinist or equivalent experience.
• 5 years on prototypes or R&D projects.
• HAAS and Mazak CNC mills/lathe knowledge.
• Knowledge or experience with 3D printing.
• GibbsCAM experience is a plus.
• Able to work with tight tolerances.
• Self-motivated with thirst for knowledge.
• Prioritize workload and project priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to determine equipment, material, and tools needed.
• Contact the requester if errors or clarifications are required.
• Request procurement of necessary materials and tools.
• Manufacture parts using the most appropriate equipment and methods.
• If CNC mill, create a program and machine parts with no errors.
• If using other equipment, operate as needed (3D printers, lathe, waterjet).
• Check parts against drawings and specifications.
• Notify requester that parts are ready for pick up.
• Communicate to project stakeholders on risks to scope or timeline.
• Maintain safe work practices per company safety policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Update job knowledge by education and readings.
• Desire to work with custom projects in a fast-paced tech company.

Skills

HAAS CNC knowledge

Mazak CNC knowledge

3D printing

GibbsCAM

Tight tolerances

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Prioritization

Team attitude

Tools

GibbsCAM

3D Printing

Job description

CoolIT, An Ecolab Company, the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers i s hiring a full time Prototyping Specialist to work on the prototypes of our next generation liquid cooling products. Responsibilities included but are not limited to all kinds of machining (CNC and manual mill, manual lathe, water jet and 3D printers, etc) while maintaining company safety and quality expectations.

Reporting to the Prototyping Team Lead, this is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is a hands-on problem solver, loves challenging projects that can require multiple equipment to complete and wants to contribute to the future of scalable computer cooling solutions.

What’s In It For You

• 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.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• 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.

What You Will Do

• Review engineering drawings to determine what equipment, material and tools are needed to complete the job.
• If there are any errors or additional clarification is required,- contact person who requested the part
• Request procurement of the necessary materials and tools if needed.
• Manufacture parts using the most appropriate equipment and methods.
• If project should be completed on the CNC mill: create a program, make sure it doesn’t have errors and machine the parts.
• If project should be completed on any other equipment (3D Printers, manual lathe or mill, waterjet etc) operate equipment as needed.
• Check parts to make sure they are made as per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Contact person who requested the part that it is ready for pick up.
• Communicate to project stakeholders on all stages if anything poses a risk to project scope or timeline.
• Maintain safe work practices by adhering to company safety policies.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Strong desire to work with custom projects in a fast-paced technology company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Journeymen Machinist or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience with prototypes or R&D projects;
• knowledge of HAAS and Mazak CNC mills/lathe;
• knowledge or experience with 3D printing.
• experience with GibbsCAM is an asset.
• Able to work with tight tolerances.
• A self-motivated individual with a thirst for knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize based on the workload and project priorities.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

About Coolit, An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT, An Ecolab Company 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.

During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.