Engineering Coordinator

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

Dental plan

401k matching

Education assistance

Job summary

Gradian Thermal Solutions, headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, seeks an Engineering Coordinator to support the Liquid Cooling engineering team with schedules, documentation, and cross-functional coordination. The role helps maintain organized project information, coordinates with purchasing, vendors, and internal stakeholders, and assists with UL certification documentation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in technical coordination, strong MS Office and SharePoint skills, and a degree in a related

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of coordination, project support, document control, or administrative experience in a technical environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering meetings, rooms, schedules, and agenda preparation
• Track action items, risks, due dates, and follow-ups
• Maintain project folders and engineering documentation in SharePoint/Teams
• Coordinate purchase requests, materials, samples, and order status with purchasing
• Support UL certification documentation, scheduling, and status tracking

Skills

Strong organization

Project coordination

Document management

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Business/Engineering/ET/PM

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions.Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter.Why work hereAt Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design.It is core to our identity that we operate as one team — driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.Position Summary:The Engineering Coordinator is responsible for coordinating day-to-day project support for the Liquid Cooling engineering team, including schedules, documentation, action-item tracking, purchasing follow-up, and cross-functional communication.This role helps improve engineering productivity by keeping project information organized, supporting internal/external coordination, and assisting with compliance activities such as UL certification documentation and scheduling.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate engineering meetings, rooms, schedules, and agenda preparationTrack action items, risks, due dates, and follow-upsMaintain project folders and engineering documentation in SharePoint/TeamsSupport document control, version tracking, and release/readiness documentationCoordinate purchase requests, materials, samples, and order status with purchasingCommunicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support deliverablesSupport UL certification documentation, scheduling, and status trackingPrepare project updates and customer/supplier meeting materialsCoordinate travel, visits, and engineering events as neededSupport engineering team operations and process improvementsQualifications & Requirements:Required:EducationAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)Experience3+ years of coordination, project support, document control, or administrative experience in a technical environmentExperience supporting cross-functional teams and tracking multiple prioritiesSkillsStrong organization, project coordination, and document management skills (SharePoint, Teams, Excel)Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage schedules, logistics, deliverables, and competing prioritiesHigh attention to detail with strong follow-through and ownershipPreferred:EducationProject coordination, document control, CAP, PMP-support coursework, or similar training/certificationExperienceExperience supporting hardware engineering or NPD programs (preferred in cooling, HVAC, or similar industries)Familiarity with UL certification or regulatory compliance processesExperience with procurement, ERP systems, supplier coordination, or order trackingSkillsBasic understanding of engineering documentation, configuration control, and NPD/phase-gate processesExperience in PMO support, engineering operations, or project coordination environmentsKey Competencies:Strong communication and coordination skills.Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, purchasing, operations, suppliers, and customers.Detail-oriented with strong organization, follow-through, and project tracking abilities.Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach and continuous improvement mindset.Benefits:Medical, vision, and dental plansShort-term and long-term disability insuranceGroup term life insurance coverageHSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy401k matchingCompany paid eventsAnnual safety shoe allowanceEducation assistance programEEO Statement:Gradian Thermal Solutions is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.Employment decisions at Gradian are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.