Director of Data Center Thermal Architecture

Dc Blox; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DC BLOX is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive development, standardization, and deployment of advanced cooling systems across a data center platform. This role serves as the mechanical SME for next-generation thermal solutions, with a focus on hydronic system design and direct-to-chip liquid cooling to support high-density AI and HPC workloads.

The position operates at both strategic and execution levels, defining design standards while partnering with development, construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Deep expertise in hydronic systems, direct-to-chip cooling, central utility plants, and CFD modeling.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve cooling architectures across air‑cooled, liquid‑cooled, and hybrid data center environments.
• Lead development of hydronic strategies supporting direct‑to‑chip cooling and CDU integration.
• Establish mechanical design standards, redundancy models, and SOOs.
• Drive AI/HPC-ready infrastructure with advanced cooling solutions.
• Develop engineering guidelines and templates for rapid, consistent deployment.
• Collaborate with design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.

Skills

Hydronic systems

Direct-to-chip cooling

CFD modeling

HVAC systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CFD software

BAS/SCADA

PLC controls

Job description

DC BLOX is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive development, standardization, and deployment of advanced cooling systems across a data center platform. This role serves as the mechanical SME for next-generation thermal solutions, with a focus on hydronic system design and direct-to-chip liquid cooling to support high-density AI and HPC workloads.

The position operates at both strategic and execution levels, defining design standards while partnering with development, construction,