R&D Lab Technician - Liquid Cooling Validation

LiquidStack; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiquidStack is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to validate and scale liquid cooling systems powering AI infrastructure. You will own system-level testing, build complex test setups, and partner with engineering to optimize experimental configurations.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, data-driven optimization, and a path toward advanced R&D or test engineering leadership in a high-speed lab environment. Travel and safety compliance are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Thermal Systems, or related field
• 3+ years in engineering lab, R&D, or hardware validation environments
• Experience with thermal, fluid, mechanical, or HVAC systems
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own system-level testing and validation of liquid cooling solutions across lab and rack-scale environments
• Build, configure, and operate complex test systems, including fluid loops, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition platforms
• Partner with engineering to design, modify, and optimize experimental setups
• Execute and adapt test plans in a fast-paced, iterative R&D environment
• Troubleshoot and debug integrated systems, identifying root causes across mechanical, thermal, and fluid domains
• Analyze and interpret data to identify performance trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities
• Contribute to test automation and efficiency improvements, including scripting, controls, or process enhancements where applicable
• Maintain high standards for data integrity, documentation, and repeatability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational protocols

Skills

Lab testing

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Test automation

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Eng/HVAC/Thermal Systems

Tools

LabVIEW

DAQ

PLC controls

Job description

LiquidStack is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to validate and scale liquid cooling systems powering AI infrastructure. You will own system-level testing, build complex test setups, and partner with engineering to optimize experimental configurations.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, data-driven optimization, and a path toward advanced R&D or test engineering leadership in a high-speed lab environment. Travel and safety compliance are part of the responsibilities.