Lead Data Center Thermal Design & CFD Engineer

ECL; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity package

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A leading tech company in California is seeking a Senior Data Center Cooling & Thermodynamics Engineer to join their innovative team. You will be responsible for lead the thermal design and optimization of their data center fleet, focusing on cutting-edge cooling solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, over 7 years of experience, and expertise in heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in critical facilities, HVAC design, or electronic thermal management.
• Deep expertise in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Dynamics.
• Expert-level proficiency in CFD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and specification of cooling systems for new builds and retrofits.
• Perform advanced CFD simulations to predict airflow patterns and thermal gradients.
• Drive initiatives to lower Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).

Skills

Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

Problem Solving

Data-Driven Decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in related field

Tools

6SigmaRoom/Future Facilities

Ansys Icepak

Flotherm

Cadence Celsius

Job description

A leading tech company in California is seeking a Senior Data Center Cooling & Thermodynamics Engineer to join their innovative team. You will be responsible for lead the thermal design and optimization of their data center fleet, focusing on cutting-edge cooling solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, over 7 years of experience, and expertise in heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.