Mechanical Engineer, R&D Team Lead

FluidStack; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FluidStack in Los Angeles is seeking a lead mechanical R&D engineer to drive cooling, piping, and mechanical plant design for modular units and behind-the-meter systems. You will own reference designs, set technical standards, and guide vendor packages while mentoring the team.

The role requires extensive experience leading mechanical design for data centers, power plants, or heavy industrial systems, with a track record of scaling packages.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience leading mechanical design for data centers, power plants, or heavy industrial systems with a track record of scaling packages.
• Proficient in technical calculations and vendor qualification.
• PE license or liquid cooling expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical R&D for cooling, piping, and mechanical plants for modular units and behind-the-meter systems.
• Own the mechanical reference designs and manage technical standards, vendor packages, and team growth.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

R&D Leadership

Cooling Systems

Piping Design

Mechanical Plant Design

Reference Design Creation

Vendor Management

Technical Calculation Review

Liquid Cooling

Chilled Water Plants

Modular Construction

Data Center Design

Heavy Industrial Systems

Mentorship

Project Management

Job description

Lead mechanical R&D for cooling, piping, and mechanical plants for modular units and behind-the-meter systems. Own the mechanical reference designs and manage the technical standards, vendor packages, and team growth.

Requirements: Requires extensive experience leading mechanical design for data centers, power plants, or heavy industrial systems with a track record of scaling packages. Candidates should be proficient in technical calculations and vendor qualification, with a PE license or liquid cooling expertise preferred.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, R&D Leadership, Cooling Systems, Piping Design, Mechanical Plant Design, Reference Design Creation, Vendor Management, Technical Calculation Review, Liquid Cooling, Chilled Water Plants, Modular Construction, Data Center Design, Heavy Industrial Systems, Mentorship, Project Management