New Product Development Engineer (Liquid Cooling)

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

The Impact You'll Make

Are you an engineer who wants to own the entire development journey of a new technology? As our new Lead Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, taking cutting‑edge liquid cooling solutions from an early concept all the way to a fully industrialized, customer‑ready product.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering. You will be a key technical partner for our customers, translating their most complex challenges into elegant, high‑performance systems that will shape the future of thermal management.

You won’t just be designing a component; you will be the driving force behind a complete system. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and efficiency of next‑generation technologies in data centers, power electronics, and high‑performance computing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Mechatronic, or a 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.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.