Lead Engineer, Thermal Systems – Mechanical Loop

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation of multi-generational system roadmaps for the mechanical loop, with an emphasis on AI data centers of diverse scales.

• Act as an internal authority on advanced cooling and heat rejection technologies, including thermal management, and their integration into system architecture design.

• Collaborate with partners such as NVIDIA to ensure that thermal solutions align with the requirements of future chip architectures (e.g., DSX2 and beyond).

• Convert customer needs into comprehensive technical specifications for equipment and controls teams.

• Oversee the design of the mechanical loop thermal management system within both current and future reference design architectures.

• Propel innovation by assessing and incorporating new cooling technologies and components into our system reference designs.

• Partner with the Sustainable Design Lead to establish and meet sustainability targets (PUE, WUE) for mechanical systems.

• Offer coaching, mentorship, and technical support to junior engineers and cross-functional team members, nurturing a culture of knowledge sharing.

• Represent the company in industry standards organizations such as ASHRAE and the Open Compute Project (OCP) to shape the future of data center design.

• Expect overnight travel of 5 – 15% based on assigned projects, with the possibility of some international travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience, with a relevant current focus on thermal system management for data center cooling.

• Demonstrated experience in designing mechanical cooling systems for mission-critical facilities, preferably data centers.

• Extensive knowledge of chiller plants, pumping systems, cooling towers, and air handling systems.

• Strong capability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment serving mission-critical clients.

• An engineering background in data center/high-tech design is mandatory.

• Familiarity with PLC controls is an advantage.

• Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution is a plus.

• Desired knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems.

• Strong background in thermal/fluid energy and/or controls is advantageous.

• Excellent technical skills coupled with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and developing new competencies.

• Technically innovative yet practical and grounded in real-world feasibility.

• Capable of conducting thorough and objective analysis.

• Proficient in collaborating with and influencing others.

• Self-motivated and disciplined.

• Eager and able to share knowledge with other teams.

• Strong presentation skills in front of customers and the field sales force.

• Polished and professional demeanor, particularly in interactions with customers and professional societies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively identify key concepts and develop organized content to convey those ideas to a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Proficient in speaking and writing in English.

• Competent in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution, totaling up to an 8% company contribution.

• Paid time off that includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

• Educational and training opportunities via company programs, including tuition assistance and student debt support.

• Comprehensive wellness programs that feature generous incentives.