Lead Mechanical Engineer, CDU Data Center Cooling

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead CDU mechanical system design for data center cooling, interfacing with customers and suppliers across the lifecycle from concept through mass production.

The candidate will drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-service, bridging internal teams and hyperscale customers to ensure scalable, reliable, and commercially viable CDU solutions for U.S. deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years total experience with 7+ years in mechanical system design.
• Experience with pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, skid-mounted units.
• Ability to read P&IDs, GA, and mechanical schematics.
• Experience coordinating across design, manufacturing, supply chain and service.
• Ability to collaborate with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for CDU mechanical system design across pumps, heat exchangers, piping.
• Review CDU designs and provide feedback and approvals.
• Lead product design from concept to mass production with DFM/DFS.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers to align requirements and interfaces.
• Engage with Hyperscalers on architecture, performance, and integration.
• Support supplier qualification, cost-down, and lifecycle considerations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Supplier leadership

Data center cooling

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

ESP Enterprises Inc. seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead CDU mechanical system design for data center cooling, interfacing with customers and suppliers across the lifecycle from concept through mass production.

The candidate will drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-service, bridging internal teams and hyperscale customers to ensure scalable, reliable, and commercially viable CDU solutions for U.S. deployment.