Modularization Lead/Architecture

Tech Mahindra; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Bethlehem, PA is hiring a Modularization Architect / Lead Engineer for CDU and data center automation. The role focuses on defining modular CDU architectures with strong control content, translating customer requirements into reusable platform modules and documenting interfaces for BMS/SCADA/DCIM integration.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automation, experience with CDU/liquid cooling, E/C controls, and a system engineering mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering as a minimum entry requirement.
• 10+ years in automation, controls or data center infra.
• Experience with CDU, liquid cooling, BMS/SCADA or related systems is preferred.
• Experience in modular design, platform engineering, NPI and DFMEA desirable.
• Customer-facing reviews, proposals, vendor evaluations and FAT/SAT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead modular architecture definition for CDU products and data center control apps.
• Develop configurable module strategy for CDU capacities, pumps, sensors, and interfaces.
• Define control philosophy for CDU operation, including sequencing and safety features.
• Create reusable electrical/control building blocks: PLC/DDC, I/O, VFDs, HMIs, networks.
• Develop standard I/O list, data points, alarm matrix, and comms maps for BMS/SCADA/DCIM.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, quality, sourcing and service teams.
• Prepare interface control documents for CDU integration with water loops and BMS networks.
• Ensure designs address manufacturability, maintainability, safety and cost optimization.
• Review vendor selections for PLCs, sensors, VFDs, valves, pumps and gateways.
• Support NPI, prototype builds, FAT, SAT and field issue resolution.

Skills

Industrial Automation and Control

Modularization

System-level engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Controls, Automation or related engineering

Tools

PLC/DDC controls

I/O panels

VFDs & HMIs

Job description

A Bachelor’s or Higher Degree is the minimum entry required for the position

Job Description

• Skill Set : Industrial Automation and Control

Job Title: Modularization Architect / Lead Engineer - CDUs & Data Center Applications
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid with base location in Bethlehem, PA

The pay range for this role is $95k- $135k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

JD:

The role is responsible for defining and leading modularization of Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and associated data center subsystems with strong control and automation content. The candidate will convert customer-specific CDU and data center cooling/control requirements into reusable, scalable, configurable modules covering mechanical skid interfaces, electrical panels, PLC/DDC controls, sensors, safety interlocks, communication protocols, BMS/SCADA/DCIM integration, test procedures and product documentation.

The position requires a system-level engineering mindset combining thermal-fluid equipment, electrical controls, PLC/RTU automation, industrial communications, cybersecurity basics, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability and data center operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead modular architecture definition for CDU products and other data center control and automation applications.
• Develop configurable module strategy covering standard CDU capacities, pump redundancy, heat exchanger options, valve packages, sensor variants, control panel ratings and communication interfaces.
• Define control philosophy for CDU operation including pump sequencing, pressure control, flow control, temperature control, bypass control, leak detection, alarms, fail-safe modes and emergency stop behavior.
• Create reusable electrical and control panel building blocks including PLC/DDC, I/O, VFDs, power supplies, isolators, terminal blocks, relays, HMIs and network devices.
• Develop standard I/O list, data point list, signal naming convention, alarm matrix and communication register map for BMS, SCADA and DCIM integration.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware/software, manufacturing, quality, sourcing and service teams to convert custom designs into platform modules.
• Prepare interface control documents for CDU integration with facility chilled water loops, rack liquid cooling loops, BMS, SCADA, DCIM, EMS and customer OT networks.
• Ensure modular designs address manufacturability, maintainability, field serviceability, testability, safety, cybersecurity and cost optimization.
• Review vendor selections for PLCs, sensors, VFDs, valves, pumps, meters, control panels, gateways and communication devices.
• Support NPI, prototype build, FAT, SAT, integrated system testing, commissioning and field issue resolution.

Deliverables Expected from the Role

• Modular Product Architecture Document for CDU and associated data center automation solutions.
• CDU module option matrix covering capacity, redundancy, pump type, valve package, sensors, control panel and communication options.
• Control Philosophy and Functional Design Specification for CDU and data center cooling automation.
• Standard I/O list, signal list, alarm matrix, trend list, data dictionary and communication register map.
• Electrical control panel architecture, wiring template, terminal philosophy and standard control BOM.
• BMS/SCADA/DCIM interface control document and protocol mapping document.
• FAT/SAT/commissioning test procedures for CDU controls, sensors, alarms, communication and safety interlocks.
• Design checklist for modularization, manufacturability, serviceability, cybersecurity and maintainability.
• Risk register and mitigation plan covering thermal, electrical, control, communication, manufacturing and field service risks.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Controls, Automation or related engineering discipline. Master degree is desirable but not mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in automation, controls, electromechanical product engineering, thermal systems, HVAC controls or data center infrastructure.
• Experience in CDU, liquid cooling, chiller plant, HVAC controls, pump systems, BMS/SCADA, control panel engineering or mission-critical facility automation is strongly preferred.
• Experience in modular product design, platform engineering, variant management, NPI, DFMEA, DFM/DFA and cost optimization is desirable.
• Customer-facing experience in technical reviews, proposal support, vendor evaluation, FAT/SAT and commissioning support is preferred.

9. Preferred Standards / Domain Awareness

• Data center availability concepts such as N, N+1, 2N, maintainability, concurrent maintenance and critical operations procedures.
• IEC/UL control panel practices, electrical safety, CE/UL component selection, EMC/EMI considerations and grounding practices.
• IEC 62443 concepts for OT cybersecurity, secure remote access, network segmentation, user access control and audit logging.
• ASHRAE thermal-fluid awareness, cooling system energy efficiency, PUE impact and liquid cooling operational considerations.
• FMEA, design verification, reliability engineering, configuration management and lifecycle documentation practices.

“Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].”