Lead Liquid-Cooling Systems Engineer

Danfoss; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Training

Global opportunities

Work‑life balance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Danfoss in Utica, NY is seeking a Lead Engineer to own the development of advanced liquid cooling systems from concept to production. You will bridge mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering, translating customer challenges into high‑performance solutions.

The role emphasizes system‑level design, CFD/thermal analysis, and close collaboration with customers and cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Mechatronic, or related engineering field, with at least 5 years of experience in system or sub-system development.
• Deep expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermal system design, preferably with experience in liquid cooling.
• Proficiency with CAD software (like SolidWorks or Creo) and familiarity with simulation tools for CFD and thermal analysis.
• Proven experience working directly with customers to define technical requirements and develop solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of advanced liquid cooling systems, guiding them from the initial concept and design phases through to production readiness.
• Act as a key technical partner for our customers, translating their needs into detailed engineering specifications and robust system architectures.
• Drive critical system-level design decisions, optimizing for thermal efficiency, fluid dynamics, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Define and lead the complete validation and testing strategy, using structured problem-solving to resolve technical challenges and ensure flawless performance.
• Lead cross-functional technical reviews, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration with our component, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermal system design

CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

CFD/thermal analysis

System architecture

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Thermal/Mechatronic engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CFD tools

Job description

Danfoss in Utica, NY is seeking a Lead Engineer to own the development of advanced liquid cooling systems from concept to production. You will bridge mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering, translating customer challenges into high‑performance solutions.

The role emphasizes system‑level design, CFD/thermal analysis, and close collaboration with customers and cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, manufacturable products.