Thermal Engineer: Data Center Cooling & NPI Lead

AXISCADES; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AXISCADES is seeking a Thermal Engineer for its Peoria, IL site. The role focuses on cooling component, module, and system design and validation for data center and power systems, under team leadership. You will lead APQP/CPPD activities to ensure products meet time, cost and quality targets, while supporting NPI, cost reduction and ongoing production.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years of solid modeling experience (CREO/SolidWorks) and working knowledge of

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Mechanical preferred, GPA > 3.2.
• 3–5 years solid modeling experience in CREO/SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter, APQP, DFM and CAT 1E specs.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate cooling components, modules, and systems for data center and power applications.
• Lead APQP and CPPD activities to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Support NPI, cost reduction, and current production.
• Communicate with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Adhere to standards on quality, safety, and ergonomics.
• Travel less than 10% to suppliers and manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Solid modeling

Heat transfer

FEA

Stress analysis

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CREO/SolidWorks

Teamcenter

APQP

DFM

Job description

AXISCADES is seeking a Thermal Engineer for its Peoria, IL site. The role focuses on cooling component, module, and system design and validation for data center and power systems, under team leadership. You will lead APQP/CPPD activities to ensure products meet time, cost and quality targets, while supporting NPI, cost reduction and ongoing production.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years of solid modeling experience (CREO/SolidWorks) and working knowledge of