Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced liquid cooling systems for high-performance computing and AI applications. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while collaborating with cross-functional partners and customers.

Job details

Are you passionate about advancing liquid cooling technologies that power AI, high-performance computing, and next-generation data centers? As a Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the development of innovative thermal management solutions, drive hands-on prototyping and testing, and provide technical leadership across engineering, customer, and industry-facing initiatives. What's in it For You Vacation and flex days, plus a paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season. Comprehensive benefits from day one, including Dental, Drug, Vision, Paramedical, and Health Spending coverage. Casual yet professional "dress for your day" work environment. Company-funded RRSP contributions. Annual professional development allowance to support continued learning and career growth. Opportunity to work on industry-leading cooling technologies supporting AI and high-performance computing applications. What You Will Do Lead the design and development of advanced liquid cooling systems and technologies. Drive prototyping, testing, and validation activities to ensure product performance and reliability. Apply expertise in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermal management to solve complex engineering challenges. Support the development of new technologies and innovative cooling solutions. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers. Conduct design reviews and promote engineering best practices. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and continuous improvement. Support customer engagements through technical presentations, demonstrations, and product discussions. Represent CoolIT at industry events, standards groups, and technical forums. Position Details Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid) Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours Travel: Occasional travel as required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. 8+ years of thermal and mechanical engineering experience. Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and cooling system design. Experience designing products and components for manufacturing. Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, FMEA, and manufacturing processes. Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting complex systems. Experience leading technical projects and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Strong communication and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications P.Eng. designation or equivalent professional engineering credential. Experience in liquid cooling, thermal management, automotive, or related industries. Experience using simulation tools such as CFD and FEA. Experience engaging with customers, industry groups, or technical standards organizations. Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical development initiatives. Physical Requirements of Position Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. Occasional handling of prototypes, test equipment, and engineering assemblies. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including criminal record and education verification checks. About CoolIT Systems CoolIT Systems, an Ecolab company, is the global leader in Direct Liquid Cooling solutions for AI, data center, and high-performance computing applications. Our technology supports some of the world's largest and most advanced computing environments while enabling sustainable and efficient cooling at scale. During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

What you’ll do

Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced liquid cooling systems for high-performance computing and AI applications. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while collaborating with cross-functional partners and customers.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience in thermal and mechanical engineering. Candidates must possess strong expertise in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Flex days
• Paid company-wide holiday shutdown
• Dental insurance
• Drug coverage
• Vision insurance
• Paramedical coverage
• Health spending account
• Company-funded RRSP contributions
• Annual professional development allowance

Listed skills

• Validation · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Liquid cooling
• Thermal management
• Fluid dynamics
• Heat transfer
• Prototyping
• Testing
• Validation
• GD&T
• Tolerance analysis
• FMEA
• Manufacturing processes
• Technical leadership
• Mentorship
• CFD
• FEA
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Technical Presentations
• Technical Projects
• Technical Leadership
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Design Reviews
• Data Centers
• Fluid Dynamics
• Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Heat Transfer
• Innovation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Presentations
• Product Innovation
• Resume Screening
• Technological Change
• Technical Standard
• Thermal Management
• Tolerance Analysis
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Scheduling
• Demonstration Skills
• Cooling Systems
• Test Equipment
• Reliability
• Liquid Cooling Systems

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Energy
• Thermal Mechanical Engineer
• Thermal Engineer
• Engineering Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Mechanical Engineers

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