Senior CDU Engineer - Data Center Cooling & Thermal Systems

Actalent; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr Thermal Systems Engineer to join a long-term on-site engagement with a leader in smart building technologies. The role focuses on developing a configurable CDU family for data center cooling.

You will translate custom cooling solutions into modular platforms, performing thermal calculations, modeling, and hardware design across concept to manufacturing release. 7+ years in thermal systems, strong heat transfer and HVAC expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in thermal systems engineering or product development.
• Strong expertise in: Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, HVAC Systems, Thermal Modeling, Cooling Systems Design.
• Experience with full product development lifecycle.
• Ability to make engineering decisions using analytical and real-world performance data.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal calculations, heat transfer analysis, and fluid flow modeling.
• Design and optimize CDU systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and dry cooler solutions.
• Develop system-level thermal performance models.
• Evaluate various operating modes and system configurations.
• Perform ratings analysis and performance validation.
• Support conversion of custom products into standardized configurable platforms.
• Participate in full product lifecycle activities from concept through manufacturing release.
• Develop engineering specifications and design requirements.
• Support modularization initiatives for future product generations.
• Drive engineering trade-off analyses related to performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to define operational logic and control algorithms.

Skills

Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics

HVAC Systems

Thermal Modeling

Cooling Systems Design

Pump Sizing

Product Development Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Sr Thermal Systems Engineer to join a long-term on-site engagement with a leader in smart building technologies. The role focuses on developing a configurable CDU family for data center cooling.

You will translate custom cooling solutions into modular platforms, performing thermal calculations, modeling, and hardware design across concept to manufacturing release. 7+ years in thermal systems, strong heat transfer and HVAC expertise are essential.