Product Engineering Section Manager- IT Cooling

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Generous Time Off

Career Development

Profit sharing

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineering Section Manager to lead engineering activities for IT Cooling solutions supporting the growing data center market.

This leadership role requires strong expertise in data center cooling, thermal management, HVAC, or liquid cooling systems and proven experience guiding engineering teams through end-to-end product development. You will oversee design validation, testing, documentation, field issue resolution, and talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 7 years of data center cooling or thermal management design experience.
• 3+ years of management experience or equivalent leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in data center cooling, thermal management, HVAC, or liquid cooling systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering activities for IT Cooling products from planning to in-service support.
• Develop, validate, and release new data center cooling products meeting performance and reliability targets.
• Troubleshoot field, supplier, customer, and vendor issues with QA and Product Management.
• Oversee lab testing and on-site evaluations and mentor project leads.
• Lead, coach, and develop IT Cooling Engineering team; support performance reviews.
• Support sales through technical risk assessments and solution scoping.
• Drive configuration management, documentation, and data retention processes.
• Collaborate with overseas R&D offices and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Data center cooling knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Warrendale, PA

Job ID: 3754

Position type

Lead Engineering Innovation for Data Center Cooling Solutions

MEPPI’s Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Product Engineering Section Manager to lead engineering activities for IT Cooling solutions supporting the growing data center market. In this role, you’ll oversee product engineering, design validation, testing, documentation, field issue resolution, and team development for advanced cooling technologies.

This is a leadership role ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in data center cooling, thermal management, HVAC, or liquid cooling systems, along with experience leading engineering teams and cross-functional product development efforts.

What You’ll Do

Lead Product Engineering: Direct engineering activities for IT Cooling products from planning and design through testing, commissioning, and in-service support.

Develop New Cooling Solutions: Lead the development, validation, and release of new data center cooling products, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, quality, and schedule expectations.

Support Technical Problem Solving: Partner with Quality Assurance, Service, suppliers, and Product Management to troubleshoot and resolve field, supplier, customer, and vendor-related technical issues.

Oversee Testing & Evaluation: Guide laboratory testing and on-site engineering evaluations while mentoring project leads to ensure technical objectives and schedules are met.

Manage & Develop Talent: Lead, coach, train, and develop the IT Cooling Engineering team while supporting performance reviews, salary input, and continuing education opportunities.

Support Sales & Customer Needs: Assist with customer specification reviews, bid schedule reviews, technical risk assessments, and solution scoping.

Drive Process Improvement: Maintain and improve configuration management, documentation, and data retention processes to improve engineering efficiency and task completion.

Collaborate Globally: Establish and maintain effective communication with overseas research and development offices and key suppliers to support product development and issue resolution.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 7 years of experience designing data center cooling or thermal management systems, plus 3 years of management experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of data center cooling products such as chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, liquid cooling, or heat rejection systems.

Leadership Skills: Experience leading engineering teams, developing employees, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to support complex technical issue resolution.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and collaboration skills to work effectively with customers, employees, suppliers, and global teams.

Business Acumen: Ability to manage section budget performance, support sales efforts, and contribute to Division goals.

What’s in It for You?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: MEPPI pays 90% of medical, dental, and vision plan costs.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation accrual starting after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
• Career Development: Access to training programs, leadership development, and educational assistance.
• Additional Benefits: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and access to our fitness center in Warrendale, PA.

Why MEPPI?

At MEPPI, you’ll be part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As a member of Mitsubishi Electric’s global organization, you’ll help deliver mission-critical power solutions that support data centers, infrastructure, and essential services across North America — all within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

About Us

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leading provider of power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display solutions in North America. Join us and become part of a global organization shaping the future of energy and transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair and equitable consideration for all candidates.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.