Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres / Fluid Mechanics)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Internal Training

Progression

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturer developing data centre cooling solutions. The role centers on designing Rear Door Heat Exchanger systems, performing thermal modelling, and delivering detailed CAD/Revit drawings for data centre applications.

You will hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with experience in HVAC, liquid cooling, or fluid mechanics, and enjoy hybrid working in Watford.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with liquid cooling or fluid mechanics for data centres.
• Background in HVAC systems and thermal management.
• Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and models.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop liquid cooling and Rear Door Heat Exchanger systems for data centre applications.
• Produce technical drawings and models using CAD and Revit.
• Carry out thermal modelling, performance analysis, and system optimisation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermal modelling

Thermal analysis

HVAC design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres / Fluid Mechanics)

£45,000 - £55,000

• Hybrid
• Internal Training
• Progression
• Company Benefits

Watford

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in HVAC, thermal management, or liquid cooling systems, looking to join an innovative manufacturer developing next-generation cooling solutions for the rapidly expanding data centre industry?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering company designing and manufacturing cabinets, containment, liquid cooling, and caging solutions for data centres worldwide.

Your role will centre around the design, analysis, and development of Rear Door Heat Exchanger systems for data centre applications, producing detailed engineering drawings and models using CAD and Revit.

You will design chilled water distribution systems, develop pipework layouts and control strategies, and ensure seamless integration with high-density server racks.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing HVAC, chilled water, heat exchanger, or liquid cooling systems, looking to progress into a senior technical role.

The Role

• Design and develop liquid cooling and Rear Door Heat Exchanger Systems for data centre applications
• Produce technical drawings and models using CAD and Revit
• Carry out thermal modelling, performance analysis, and system optimisation
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering projects

Monday to Friday, 9 - 5:30

The Person

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Background working with liquid cooling or fluid mechanics

Reference Number: BBBH26519b

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We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.