Prototyping Specialist

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Sustainability & ethics

Casual dress code

Vacation & flex days

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CoolIT, An Ecolab Company, based in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Prototyping Specialist to advance liquid cooling prototypes. You will review drawings, select tools, procure materials, and manufacture parts across CNC milling, 3D printing, and other equipment while ensuring safety and quality.

Reporting to the Prototyping Team Lead, the ideal candidate has hands-on problem-solving skills, a track record in prototype/R&D environments, and a passion for scalable cooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Machinist or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of prototype or R&D project experience.
• 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.
• Self-motivated with a thirst for knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize based on workload and project priorities.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to determine equipment, material and tools needed.
• Contact requester if clarifications are required.
• Request procurement of necessary materials and tools.
• Manufacture parts using appropriate equipment.
• If CNC milling is used, create a program and machine parts without errors.
• Operate other equipment (3D printers, manual lathe/mill, waterjet) as needed.
• Check parts against drawings and specifications.
• Notify requester that parts are ready for pickup.
• Communicate risks to project scope or timeline to stakeholders.
• Maintain safe work practices per company policy.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Update job knowledge by training and reading technical publications.
• Strong desire to work with custom projects in a fast-paced technology company.

Skills

Journeyman machinist

Prototype/R&D experience

HAAS CNC milling

Mazak CNC lathe

3D printing experience

GibbsCAM

Tight tolerances

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Tools

GibbsCAM

HAAS CNC mills

Mazak CNC lathes

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.