Data Center Liquid Cooling Engineer Thermal Systems Expert

Castrol; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol in San Jose seeks an experienced engineer to advance data centre cooling and thermal management projects. You will design test setups, conduct experiments, analyze results and report findings to cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with R&D and customers, develop new cooling approaches, and ensure safety and reliability across lab operations. A degree in engineering or science and 3+ years of hands-on experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in thermal management and data centre cooling.
• Hands-on testing and data analysis experience.
• Ability to communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute research, development and testing projects focused on data centre liquid cooling and thermal management technologies.
• Design, build, set up and operate thermal and liquid-cooling test equipment and conduct physical testing.
• Develop test methods and apply Design of Experiments (DoE) and appropriate statistical techniques.
• Perform data analysis, interpret experimental results and prepare clear technical reports and project updates.
• Provide engineering support for the design, installation, operation and continuous improvement of test equipment and laboratory capabilities.
• Develop research ideas and testing approaches to evaluate emerging data centre cooling technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and technology partners, representing Castrol as a credible technical partner.
• Maintain high operational and safety standards in all laboratory and engineering activities.

Skills

Thermal management

Data centre cooling

Test equipment design

Experimental design

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Job description

Castrol in San Jose seeks an experienced engineer to advance data centre cooling and thermal management projects. You will design test setups, conduct experiments, analyze results and report findings to cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with R&D and customers, develop new cooling approaches, and ensure safety and reliability across lab operations. A degree in engineering or science and 3+ years of hands-on experience are required.